Graham Building (Aurora, Illinois)

The Graham Building, a historic 1926 Prairie style structure located on Stolp Island in Aurora, Illinois, stands as a testament to early 20th-century architecture. Designed by notable architect George Grant Elmslie, a protégé of Louis Sullivan, it is the tallest of five buildings he created in the city. Commissioned by Canadian immigrant William Graham, the building showcases a unique trapezoidal shape and features a striking combination of brick and polished granite. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 and is part of the Stolp Island Historic District. Visitors can admire its decorative terracotta designs and distinctive casement windows, making it a significant landmark for both tourists and researchers interested in architectural history.