A Library Implies an Act of Faith, in Mosaic Outside Preston Bradley Hall (Chicago, IL) – Antique Wall Art
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Few images capture their era like this historic image of A Library Implies an Act of Faith, in Mosaic Outside Preston Bradley Hall (Chicago, IL). It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
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A Library Implies an Act of Faith, in Mosaic Outside Preston Bradley Hall (Chicago, IL)
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The words set into this mosaic, "A Library Implies an Act of Faith," turn the building's purpose into a statement of belief. The mosaic sits in Preston Bradley Hall, the central hall of the Chicago Cultural Center, which housed the city's main public library after it opened in 1897. The hall's glass dome, made by Tiffany Studios, draws most visitors' eyes upward, but the inscription rewards a slower look at the lower walls. It reflects the idea that a public library is an investment in people who have not yet arrived, a principle that shaped how Chicago's civic buildings were designed.
| Original scan | 2,404 × 3,212 px · prints to 8 × 11 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | 3093485289_4285b93aca_o A Library Implies an Act of Faith, in Mosaic Outside Preston Bradley Hall (Chicago, IL) tallomabibelot |
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