300 East Northwest Highway Des Plaines
Estimated Construction Date: 1960-1969
Date Research Source: Main bldg w/L-shaped pool, 1961; new shallow pool, 1964; Thomas M. Blake Memorial Pool, 1971 (Chicago Tribune)
Primary Materials: Plate Glass
Secondary Materials: Glass Block
Historic Use: Northwest Suburban YMCA
Current Use: Nicholas M. Lattof YMCA
(at time of survey)
Building Classification: Building
Primary Type: Recreation and Culture
Noteworthy Classification Features:
Variety of Pittsburgh Corning Sculptured Glass Module glass block; colored tiles; limestone; irregular form with jutting piers; plate glass windows with glass block above
Roof Form: Butterfly
Surveyors: NJS, JM, JP, KL
Survey Date: 10/15/2007
Related Literature: CHM; Chicago Tribune
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