Morton Salt Company photographs, 1958.

  • Collection ID 1995.0251
  • Creator Names Morton Salt Company
  • Title Morton Salt Company photographs [graphic].
  • Dates 1958.
  • Physical description
    • 68 photographic prints : b&w ; 8 x 10 in. or smaller.
    • 34 photographic prints : b&w ; 11 x 14 in., mounted to 16 x 20 in.
    • 3 photographic prints : col. ; 8 1/2 x 11 in. or smaller.
    • 1 folder of non-graphic material.
  • Collection arrangement Organization: Box 1 -- 8 x 10 in. photoprints; Box 2 -- 11 x 14 in. photoprints.
  • Access and usage restrictions Advance appointment required to view color material in cold storage.
  • Collection summary Includes interior and exterior views of the Morton Salt Company headquarters in the Morton Salt Building, designed by architects Graham, Anderson, Probst & White, and located at 110 North Wacker Drive in Chicago (Ill.). Interiors, designed by A. Dudley Kelly, show lobbies and reception areas, corridors, offices, meeting rooms, the employees' lounge, and the infirmary. Some views show wall art and decorations relating to the corporate product, salt. Few images show people. One color photo shows the interior design specifications and color schedule. Photographed by Hedrich-Blessing, Inc.
  • Terms Governing Use and Reproduction The online images are supplied for reference purposes only. All other uses are restricted. To acquire copies, including improved copies, or permission for use, please contact Chicago History Museum, Rights and Reproductions Office, 1601 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Joy P. Rasin, 1995 (1995.0251).
  • Names
    • Morton Salt Building (Chicago, Ill.)
    • 110 North Wacker Drive (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Morton Salt Company
    • Kelley, A. Dudley.
    • Graham, Anderson, Probst, White
    • Hedrich-Blessing (Firm), photographer. pht
  • Subjects
    • Business enterprises Illinois Chicago 1950-1959. lctgm
    • Office buildings Illinois Chicago 1950-1959. lctgm
    • Offices Illinois Chicago 1950-1959. lctgm
    • Board rooms Illinois Chicago 1950-1959. lctgm
    • Corporate headquarters Illinois Chicago 1950-1959. lctgm
    • Lobbies Illinois Chicago 1950-1959. lctgm
    • Lunchrooms Illinois Chicago 1950-1959. lctgm
    • Infirmaries Illinois Chicago 1950-1959. lctgm
    • Art Illinois Chicago 1950-1959. lctgm
  • Geographic coverage Chicago (Ill.) Buildings, structures, etc. 1950-1959.
  • Genre
    • Exterior views. aat
    • Interior views. aat
    • Photographic prints Color. gmgpc
    • Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc