Loop Back: Ford Plant, Obsolete Before It Even Opened
When it opened in 1914 as a Model T Ford assembly plant, this 10-story building set a record. “It is the tallest building ever constructed for the purpose of assembling automobiles,”...
Historic North Loop
Loop Back: TractorWorks
The Deere and Webber building, with its iconic deer heads adorning the entrance, opened in 1902 as a huge farm machinery distribution center at 800 North Washington. [caption id="attachment_9283" align="alignright" width="1024"]...
Go On A North Loop History Tour
We're in the early stages of our North Loop history plaque project, but by popular demand, we've created this map of where you can find the first set of plaques. Each...
Loop Back: The Office Tower That Used To Be A Bakery
Though it’s now home to several levels of office suites, the Loose-Wiles building is best known for different types of "sweets." As in biscuits, cookies and wafers from what was...
Loop Back: From Auto Warehouse To Freezer Factory
As the horse-drawn carriage era was ending and motor car sales were surging, one ambitious dealer/distributor established an early substantial lead over the competition. Harry Pence, owner of the Pence Automobile...