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Adler Planetarium. Entrance
Adler Planetarium. With Lohan Additions
Adler Planetarium. Original Structure
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Adler Planetarium
Architecture
Summer Light on the Adler.
FIRST OF ITS KIND. The ADLER PLANETARIUM, named to honor Chicago business leader, Max Adler, was completed in May of 1930. Located on Northerly Island, it is the first public planetarium in the United States. Designed by the Beaux Arts educated, Chicago Architect Ernest Grunsfeld (1897-1970) it is a twelve sided domed granite structure, with each corner depicting a sign of the Zodiac. The decorative panels are the work of sculptor, Alphonso Iannelli. Click on Bookmarks (below) or scroll down to explore the extensive collection of photography describing this Landmark Structure.
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Photographs
Index of Architecture
Eight Featured Photos
Index of Architects
The Beaux Arts
Talls and Supertalls
The Chicago School
Daniel Burnham
Eight Featured Photos
Index of Architects
The Beaux Arts
Talls and Supertalls
The Chicago School
Daniel Burnham
Index of Sculpture
Eight Featured Photos
Index of Sculptors
Public Art and Monument
Architectural Ornament
Beyond the Loop
Lorado Taft
Eight Featured Photos
Index of Sculptors
Public Art and Monument
Architectural Ornament
Beyond the Loop
Lorado Taft
Index of Cityscapes
Eight Featured Photos
City Parks and Plazas
The River and the Lake
Skylines and the City
Posters and Prints
Edward Bennett
Eight Featured Photos
City Parks and Plazas
The River and the Lake
Skylines and the City
Posters and Prints
Edward Bennett