“Popular Mechanics,” July, 1930. Cover art by M. Gundlach of a spiral structure with outdoor promenades.
This revolving restaurant design was prepared for submission to the Chicago World’s Fair Centennial committee. According to the magazine article: “The structure is spiral in effect with promenades and spaces for indoor and outdoor dining rooms. Both building and column revolve once each half hour, thus affording an opportunity for sightseeing while dining or strolling on the platforms. The model provides space inside the column for elevators, while at the base are foyers and a space for parking of automobiles.”
“Popular Mechanics,” July, 1930. Cover art by M. Gundlach of a spiral structure with outdoor promenades.
This revolving restaurant design was prepared for submission to the Chicago World’s Fair Centennial committee. According to the magazine article: “The structure is spiral in effect with promenades and spaces for indoor and outdoor dining rooms. Both building and column revolve once each half hour, thus affording an opportunity for sightseeing while dining or strolling on the platforms. The model provides space inside the column for elevators, while at the base are foyers and a space for parking of automobiles.”