Description Chicago Bridgehouse #1039A pen & ink landmark drawing on the drawbridge used to monitor raising and lower bridge, print is matted 11″x14″. Chicago Bridgehouse #1039A is a pen & ink landmark drawing, by artist Stephen Condren, BFA, SAIC, of Condren Galleries. Bridgehouse This pen & ink drawing is a concise outline of the architectural and Classical style of the building but modern. The theme of the architecture is clearly French and use of the high sided room is made for view the bridge activity but with a modern twist. These structures are part of the historic Chicago River cityscape that surround the Chicago Loop. The McCormick Bridgehouse Museum has more information on these wonderful buildings. Pen & ink drawing is an excellent way to bring out the details of the architecture of the charming miniature buildings. Chicago Bridgehouse #1039A Every drawbridge in Chicago has one such bridge house to assist in operating the lifts and watching the river traffic. The placement of these houses has given a landmark status to all of the draw bridges in downtown Chicago.
