Building Name: Updike Block
Life Span: 1869-1871
Address: 108-110 Randolph, between Clark and DEarborn
Block and Subdivision: 33, School Section Addition
Architect:
- Edwards’ Annual Directory in the City of Chicago, for 1870
Jones J. M. W. whol. and ret. stationer and commercial printer, 108 and 110 Randolph, r. 82 Rush
Horton & Leonard (Henry B. Horton and C. E. Leonard), book and job printers, 108 and 110 Randolph
Shober Charles, printing, lithographing and engraving, 108 and 110 Randolph, r. 502 N. Dearborn
Edwards’ Annual Directory in the City of Chicago, for 1871
Jones J. M. W. stationer, 108 and 110 Randolph
Horton & Leonard printers, 108 and 110 Randolph
Shober Charles, lithographer and engraver, 110 Randolph, r. 502 N. Dearborn
Coyne & Relyes, publishers, 108 and 110 Randolph
Chicago Tribune, April 8, 1869
A new building is contemplated to take the the place of Jessel’s old frame auction store, on Randolph street, near Clark. Its dimensions will be 40 by 180 feet, five stories high. The lower part will be used as a store, and the upper as offices. The cost will be about $60,000. C. C. and F. P. Updike are the owners.
Chicago Tribune, July 20, 1869
Updike’s Block will take the place of the auction store that has long stood on Randolph, between Dearborn and Clark. The owners are Messrs. Charles M. and Frederick P. Updike, The building will be 40x180x80, and four stories high. The front of brown sandstone, will be elaborate in its ornamentation and imposing in appearance. The cornice will be of galvanized iron. The store is rented in advance to J. M. W. Jones, stationer. Cost, $70,000.
Chicago Evening Post, September 9, 1869
The Updike Block, Nos. 108 and 110 Randolph srteet, is rapidly approaching completion, the handsome front being now finished. The work is going on in the interior with dispatch.
Chicago Evening Post, October 6, 1869
The new Updike block, on Randolph street, will soon be ready for occupancy.
Chicago Evening Mail, October 8, 1870
Presentation.
Chas. I. Squires, Esq. Superintendent of the printing department of J. M. W. Jones, and who is about to retire from that position to enter upon other business, was made the recipient, by the employees of that department on Thursday evening last, of a beautiful Masonic pin and other appropriate and tangible tokens of respect and appreciation for his superior qualities as a gentleman and an associate. Mr. Squires was much affected at this unexpected evidence of individual good-feeling from those with whom he has so long been associated, and feelingly thanked them for their renewal of the many courtesies extended him during his connection with the establishment.
- Updike Block Site
108 and 110 Randolph
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map
1869
