Kent Block II
Life Span: 1872-1897
Location: No. 153 Monroe, west of Clark street
Architect:
- Lakeside Annual Directory of the City of Chicago, 1874
Kent Bldg.—151 and 153 Monroe
Sanford Manufacturing Co. writing fluids, sealing wax, etc. F. A. Redington, sec. and treas. 151 Monroe, factory 223 Fulton
Lakeside Annual Directory of the City of Chicago, 1875
Kent Bldg.—151 and 153 Monroe
Lakeside Annual Directory of the City of Chicago, 1880
Kent Bldg.—151 and 153 Monroe
Lakeside Annual Directory of the City of Chicago, 1880
Kent Bldg.—151 and 153 Monroe
Lakeside Annual Directory of the City of Chicago, 1887
Kent Bldg.—151 and 153 Monroe
Sanford Manufacturing Co. W, H, Redington, sec. 219, 221 and 223 Fulton, sales room 151 Monroe,
Lakeside Annual Directory of the City of Chicago, 1896
Kent Bldg.—151 and 153 Monroe
Rand, McNally & Co.’s Bird’s-Eye Views and Guide to Chicago.

⑤ The Kent Block,
At 151-153 Monroe Street, is a fine brick front of the old style, 40 feet wide, 60 feet deep, 85 feet high, with 6 stories and basement. There are 2 stores, 44 offices, and 1 elevator in the building, which is occupied by professional men. Erected in 1871

- Kent Building
Greeley and Carlson’ Atlas of Chicago
1891
Commercial Advertiser, May 23, 1878

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