Skip to main content

Sale of the River Lot to the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States, 1958 - 1966

 File

Scope and Contents

Papers concerning the sale of the River Lot to the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States as the site of the Equitable Building and Pioneer Court. Included are correspondence, photos, clippings, maps, news releases, etc. relating to the agreement for sale, announcement of sale, dedication of Pioneer Court and the Equitable Building. Correspondents include Mr. Wood; James F. Oates Jr., president of Equitable; and various Tribune Company directors

Dates

  • 1958 - 1966

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations.

Biographical / Historical

The "River Lot" is the area between the Tribune Tower and the Chicago River, the site (from 1965) of the Equitable Life Assurance Company building, and Pioneer Court. The lot includes the area once occupied by the home of Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable

Extent

From the Collection: 3 Boxes

Language of Materials

English

Library Details

Part of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Deering Library, Level 3
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635