James B. Speed Hotel
Life Span: 1887-TBD
Location: Clark street, south of Van Buren
Architect: John M. Van Osdel
Chicago Tribune, September 12, 1886
J. M. Van Osdel & Co, have in process of construction a European hotel for James B. Speed of Louisville, Ky., on Clark street, south or Van Buren. The lot is 50×95. The building will be five stories and basement, of pressed brick, with Bedford stone trimmings. The first story will be divided into two stores. The structure will cost $45,000.
Chicago Tribune, September 12, 1886
They are also building the block to be used by the Kellogg Printing Company on Harrison street, Dearborn street, and Fourth avenne. J. T. Dale being the owner. The lot is 50×61, and the building will be eight stories and basement. The material will be of pressed brick and the trimmings in Bedford stone.
John M. Van Osdel’s Ledger
1886
Chicago Tribune, September 12, 1886
They are also building the block to be used by the Kellogg Printing Company on Harrison street, Dearborn street, and Fourth avenne. J. T. Dale being the owner. The lot is 50×61, and the building will be eight stories and basement. The material will be of pressed brick and the trimmings in Bedford stone.
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