
Brewster Apartments - View this location on map ![]() The principles of skeleton-frame construction, which made possible tall commercial skyscrapers at the end of the 19th century, were used here for an early high-rise apartment building that originally was known as the 'Lincoln Park Palace.' Behind its heavy masonry walls is an exceptionally innovative interior, a light-and-airy construction of cast-iron stairs, elevator cages, bridge walkways paved with glass blocks, and a massive skylight. 2800 N. Pine Grove Ave., Chicago , IL Historical Brewster Apartments - View this location on map ![]() The principles of skeleton-frame construction, which made possible tall commercial skyscrapers at the end of the 19th century, were used here for an early high-rise apartment building that originally was known as the 'Lincoln Park Palace.' Behind its heavy masonry walls is an exceptionally innovative interior, a light-and-airy construction of cast-iron stairs, elevator cages, bridge walkways paved with glass blocks, and a massive skylight. 2800 N. Pine Grove Ave., Chicago , IL Historical |