Essex Inn...
While certainly not the finest example of midcentury modernism, the Essex Inn is a definite stand out along the 19th century Michigan Ave street wall.
OK, I couldn't resist....
The somewhat bland lobby does retain much of it's midcentury detail. I like the marble dividing wall (and it isn't Formica). The Le Corbusier sofa and Eileen Gray tables are a nice touch as well.
The parking garage behind the hotel has this interesting wall. I can't tell if it is painted, or an original glaze.
OK, I couldn't resist....
The somewhat bland lobby does retain much of it's midcentury detail. I like the marble dividing wall (and it isn't Formica). The Le Corbusier sofa and Eileen Gray tables are a nice touch as well.
The parking garage behind the hotel has this interesting wall. I can't tell if it is painted, or an original glaze.
posted by Devyn at 7:13 AM
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For the past few years, I've stayed at the Essex when attending the National Haunted Attractions Show. It's been a good place for us, is pretty inexpensive in March, and the indoor pool is nice. Not the *best* place to stay on Michigan Ave, but not bad, either.
Thanks for the pix! (now my photo makes a little more sense, eh?)
BTW, I'll be in Chicago for Jazz Fest Sept 2 - 5th.
-- I
I stayed at the Essex Inn during my very first visit to Chicago--on tour with the Dayton (Ohio) Boys' Choir--some 20 years ago. At the time I thoguht it the height of fabulousness... but, then again, I was 11 and in the big city; Sally Mae's Motor Lodge would've served just as well.
We often had lunch in the 8th Street Deli downstairs and would sing a blessing for the staff and patrons upon finishing our meal. This gift was once returned with jazz renditions of cartoon theme songs from a cabaret trio that was passing through. The Woody Woodpecker song... Ella-style.
I lost my Smurfs billfold there...
The rainbow brick is not paint but the glaze
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