Morrison Building
Life Span: 1866-1871
Location: 121-133 Clark street, between Madison and Washington
Architect: TBD
Chicago Tribune, August 10, 1866
A Photographic Palace.—Progress is the order, of the day, especially in Chicago. In accordance with this order of the art photographic is about to receive a new impetus. A magnificent palace of photographic art is already planned, and the design is being rapidly evolved under the bands of the workmen and the fingers of the artist. The location will be in the Morrison Building, the new block now almost completed on the east side of Clark street just north of Madison; the presiding genius, Mrs. A. Kidder, whose pencilings have charmed thousands of our readers, and who is universally conceded to be without a superior as a photographic painter, while many chum that she is without an equal in the West. She will gather around her the best that the profession can supply as operators, in rooms scarcely equalled in their architectural adaption to the end proposed, and fitted up in the most elegant and complete manner. The intention is to give the public an opportunity of procuring pictures taken by the best artist, with every accessory requisite to the production of the best pictures, as well as to the comfort or those who may honor the “Palace” with their patronage. Mrs. Kidder herself will superintend the derails, and be prepared to take the picture where the photographer ends his labors, making of it a genuine portrait, a full reproduction of the individual, a “thing of life.”
The extensive suite of rooms ten in number will be thrown open to the public in the course of a few weeks.
Chicago Tribune, September 19, 1866
A draught of bright, clear and sparkling Lager Beer can be had at Jacob Althammer and Ant. Puetz, who have opened their new saloon, 123 South Clark street, Morrison’s Building. They draw Huck’s world renowned Lager Beer, and the Wines they keep will please the palates of all who will favor them with a visit, at 123 South Clark street.
Chicago Tribune, December 20, 1868
Candies for the Children.
The little ones expect an abundant supply of good things on Christmas, and, as sundry stockings are to be filed with sweetments, & c it is essentially necessary that parents should know where to purchase what they desire at reasonable prices, and at the same time secure food article for the money expended. For the Information of such this article is written. Within the past few days there has been opened by Mr. C. F. Gunther, No. 125 South Clark street, between Washington and Madison, a place where a fresh and pare article of candy can be obtained. Mr. Gunther has been for many years connected with the trade representing the leading houses of this and New York city. At his new and elegant establishment all branches of the confectionery trade are represented by selections from the leading manufactories of this country an well as those of his own make, of pure hame-made goods, which, for purity and delicacy of color and delicious flavor cannot be excelled. He will keep at all times a full assortment of fresh fruits, chocolates, pistachio, dragee, as well as common candies of the finest sed purest qualities. Of caramels he has many different varieties. All goods will be furnished at the lowest prices. His motto is “An ounce of gold for an ounce of adulteration.”
Chicago Tribune, May 29, 1869
Gunther
Gunther still holds out as No. 125 Clark street. where he dispenses candies to the public. He has also on hand a large quantity of his celebrated chocolates, which are known far and wide. They need but a trial to be thoroughly appreciated. Their flavor is exquisite. The candies are equally good, and the variety is large. A trial is solicited.
Chicago Evening Post, December 29, 1869
James Morrison one of the old residents of Chicago died of heart disease yesterday afternoon. He born in Washington county N.Y., in 1806 and came here in 1833 with four brothers who still live here. He was the builder of the Morrison Block, Clark street between Washington and Madison. It is understood that he leaves a large amount of his fortune to the building and permanent endowment of a public schooL He was one of the wealthiest property owners in the city and is believed to have left $750,000. He was twice married and leaves a wife and one child.
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