Lay’s Block
Life Span: 1862-1871
Location: 76 and 78 LaSalle, between Washington and Randolph
Architect:
- Halpin & Bailey’s City Directory for the Year 1863
Board of Education Office.—76 LaSalle, opposite the Court House.
Grommes & Ulrich, (Hubert Grommes and Michael Ullrich,) wines and liquors, whol, 78 LaSalle.
Grommes Hubert, (Grommes & Ullrich,) bds 195 Ontario.
Ullrich Michael, (Grommes & Ulltrich,) h 195 Ontario.
Halpin’s Chicago City Directory for 1864
Board of Education Office.—76 LaSalle, opposite the Court House.
Grommes & Ulrich, 76 LaSalle, refused information
John C. W. Bailey’s Chicago City Directory for 1867
Grommes & Ulrich, (Hubert Grommes and Michael Ullrich,) wines and liquors, whol, 78 LaSalle.
Grommes Hubert, (Grommes & Ullrich,) bds 195 Ontario.
Ullrich Michael, (Grommes & Ulltrich,) h 195 Ontario.
Harvey Joel D., real estate agt 78 LaSalle, res Geneva, Ill.
Edwards’ Annual Directory in the City of Chicago, for 1870
Board of Education Office.—76 and 78 LaSalle street.
Chicago Tribune, April 30, 1862
On motion of Mr. Moseley, the committee appointed to provide rooms for the use of the Board, were instructed to lease the rooms, on Lasalle street, in Mr. Lay’s building, opposite the Court House, for the term of five years.
Chicago Tribune, May 7, 1862
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Election of President.
The annual meeting of the Board of Education was held at their new rooms in Lay’s Block, on Lasalle street, yesterday afternoon, at two o’clock. Present, Messrs. Foster, Steele, Carpenter, Newberry, Taft, Holden, Prindiville, Ryder, Higginson, Haven, Ward.
The Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting, and upon motion they were ap-proved.
Chicago Illustrated, May, 1866
This View is taken from a point south of the Court House, taking in the north half of the block on LaSalle between Washington and Randolph streets, and so much of the block north as exhibits the building for many years known as the Metropolitan Hall, now occupied by Eastman’s National Business College. The east side of the public square is shown, and presents an appearance by no means worse than the reality.
The building upon the north corner of the block is built of Milwaukee brick, with stone trimmings, and is owned by H. H. Magie, Esq. It is occupied by Insurance agents and others: the Lumberman’s Insurance Company having the principal offices on LaSalle street. The next building is mainly used by Grommes and Ullrich as wine vaults and warerooms. The Board of Education have rooms also in the upper part of the building.
Chicago Tribune, May 3, 1870
Fine Liquors.
The firm of Grommes & Ullrich, importers of fine wines and liquors, have removed to their new and spacious establishment, No, 146 South Clark street This well-known firm have direct connection with not only Germany and France, bat every other portion of the world where wines and liquors are manufactured. They guarantee to supply customers with pure brands at New York prices. Their stack of Bourbons and ryes is not excelled by any in the city-
- Lay’s Block
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map
1869
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