People's Gas Building Monogrammed Doorknob

People's Gas Building Monogrammed Doorknob

Single monogrammed doorknob from the People's Gas Building (PGB) located at 122 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago Ill. The building was designed by D. H. Burnham & Co. and construction was completed in 1911. It incorporated a number of unique and exotic materials including Greek marble, East Indian mahogany and sea-green monolithic columns. The building spans 265ft and rises 21 stories high. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The building still stands in the Loop community area of Chicago. It currently houses the National Louis University and the Chicago Phillipine National Consulate.

The doorknob is made of cast iron with a copper finish. A good amount of the finish remains, but there is some loss. It measures 2 1/2" diam, slightly larger than a typical knob. The monogrammed doorknobs were only used on the hallway side of the doors, with basic knobs on the inside. This doorknob is set up with a security pin locking hole versus the larger screw hole in the neck of the doorknob. It fits on a standard non-threaded square shaft.

This People's Gas Building Monogrammed Doorknob is an antique item and may show wear due to age. This may include scratches, pitting, patina, finish loss, rust or other general wear. We attempt to include any significant damage beyond regular wear within the description. We make every effort to clean as much paint, dirt and rust off of items while still leaving as much of the original patina as possible. Photos shown are of actual item you will receive.