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Graphite architectural elevation of a tall, multi-tiered tower with arched openings and a pedimented top, on yellowed tracing paper, with a small circular detail at right.

World's Columbian Exposition Elevated Electric Railroad Tower, Elevation

This graphite drawing shows a tall elevation of a multi-tiered tower with rows of arched openings, a pedimented cap, and a base with a small entrance. A circular inset at upper right and faint handwriting on the yellowed tracing paper accompany the tower.

Artist
Peter Joseph Weber
Date
1892
Medium
Graphite on tracing paper
Source
Art Institute of Chicago
Size
1686 × 2131 px
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Public domain · Art Institute of Chicago releases this image under CC0 (latest date 1892).
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: CC0 (Art Institute of Chicago, is_public_domain=true)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Art Institute of Chicago, Gift of Bertram A. Weber