Will Quam – Brick of Chicago

Will Quam is a local writer who has an appreciation of Chicago masonry.

He comments that there is inherent beauty in every building material, but as materials go, brick is by far the most expressive and unique. All bricks are made of fired clay, but clays from different locations and geological conditions can make for very different bricks. Read his article about Chicago brick building and their history. 

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