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National news by artist and architectural illustrator, Stephen F. Condren, BFA-SAIC, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery, with JPEG & PDF scan and prints of National news #018Q.

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Watercolor of Statue of Liberty with Empire State Building, and Chrysler Building by artist Stephen F. Condren.

Because I am from the United States of America, I am concerned about it’s affairs. I make it a practice to be on top of the news and when I see something that I like I draw it.

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Hillary Clinton #416Z

Hillary Clinton #416Z pen & ink drawing by artist Stephen F. Condren.

Hillary Clinton #416Z, pen & ink drawing, and pencil portrait, by artist Stephen F. Condren, SAIC, BFA, of Condren Galleries. First Lady of the United States, and Secretary of State.

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Hillary Rodham Clinton

First Lady & Secretary Of State

Hillary R. Clinton was the First Lady of the United States, because her Husband was the President. As First Lady she opened the doors of the White House because she wanted all people to share in public voice. Because of her outstanding achievements Hillary has become one of the most sought after people in the United States. Hillary has been a champion of Women’s Rights because she is a woman. Hillary Clinton is a champion of Human Rights, because she wants to end oppression.

Secretary Of State

President Barack Obama appointed Hillary Rodham Clinton as the Secretary of States because she was a woman, and needed a female in public office. Hillary was the first female to hold this high office. Recently she was on television with her daughter Chelsea and talked about her marriage. Hillary said that staying married to her husband was the gutsiest thing that she ever did, because she wanted to keep her family together.

Pen & Ink Drawing OF Name #416Z

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Hillary Clinton #416Z pen & ink drawing by artist Stephen F. Condren.

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Chicago Club Collapse #249Z

Chicago Club interior after it's collapse in 1927.

This article is about the Chicago Club collapse #249Z of the interior building on Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago, written by artist Stephen F. Condren, SAIC, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery, offering JPEG & PDF scans. As a former member of the Chicago Club I learned of an interesting chapter in the book of the club’s history. When I joined the club I was given a book on the club’s history as a new member’s gift. The title of the book is “The history of the Chicago Club”, by Emmett Dedmon, 1960. On June 17, 1928 the entire interior of the Chicago Club (formerly the Art Institute of Chicago) collapsed leaving the building in ruins. No injuries were recorded.Key points

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Chicago Club collapse 1/9/2019 is an historic event that impacts Chicago and the history of Art. The Chicago Club was the original home of the Art Institute of Chicago. It was on the Sunday afternoon of June 27th that the security guard suddenly heard loud and violent noises coming from within the clubhouse. In fear of the unknown the guard immediately left the building. He made an exit from the front entrance onto Michigan Avenue and then to Van Buren. Little did he realize that the sounds he had heard with the fracturing of the supporting beams!

Just a few minutes after leaving the building the entire interior of the structure collapsed. The Chicago Club at that time was closed on Sunday so fortunately no one was injured. The club has already built an annex build adjacent to the older building, designed by Daniel Burnham. The annex can be seen in the photo below immediately behind the main building. Since that time the club tore down the ruined building and completed the clubhouse in the same style as the annex building.

It should be noted that this was an architect’s error. The design of the building put the main beam of support on a hard surface thinking that it was bedrock. However, in truth there was a small cavern below that “bedrock”.

Had the building collapsed at a time when the structure was the Art Institute of Chicago the incident would have been a catastrophe. Not only would many people have been killed and injured, but the loss of priceless works of art would be gone forever.

Chicago Club exterior.
Chicago Club Exterior
Chicago Club interior after it's collapse in 1927.
Chicago Club Interior After Collapse