Taft Tower in 1964. From the Marvin Crim Collection, Ron Buser Photo. Taft was located just along the Big Four tracks west of Anderson about half way between 38th Street and 53rd Street. The UTC/IRR traction line also ran along there.
That looks like a tower that would be fun to work in. More history, Roger. I probably shouldn't even ask if it still exists.
Roger, that would a cold tower to work in mid-winter. No protection below from a howling north wind leaking up through open uninsulated floor boards.
Leaking air is right! Many of the Big Four towers were built this way. And,no, it was demolished years ago. In fact, I had a lot of trouble getting this photo.
