3003 South Fiftieth Court Cicero
Exact Construction Date: 1958
Primary Materials: Brick
Architect | Builder: Frank Polito
Historic Use: Woodbine School
Current Use: Woodbine School
(at time of survey)
Building Classification: Building
Primary Type: Education
Noteworthy Classification Features:
Long horizontal bands of windows have speckled ceramic panels separating panes. Glass block is set into brick on entry facade, and there are double height windows with piers of concrete creating a vertical contrast with horizontally of building. A canopy with concrete wing wall and ceramic panels form the entrance. The walls are cream pressed brick, which forms a flat field for the metal lettering.
Roof Form: Flat
Sign Type: Attached
Sign Materials: Metal
Surveyors: Carey-O'Brien-Wallrath
Survey Date: 11/28/2011
Related Literature: "PLAN MODERN BUILDINGS FOR CICERO PARISH Chicago Daily Tribune (1923-1963); Jul 12, 1953; ProQuest Historical Newspapers Chicago Tribune (1849 - 1987) pg. W1"