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This 1891 architectural drawing shows a Chicago factory that made billiard tables and bowling equipment—everyday luxuries for American saloons, clubs, and homes. The building's design reveals how industrial architects engineered spaces where thousands of workers spent their working lives.
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You step into the noise and light of the Brunswick factory floor. Machines hum and clang as workers shape wood, fit brass rails, and sand felt—their hands moving in practiced rhythm across tables that will end up in backrooms and recreation halls across the country. The tall windows flood the workspace with daylight, a luxury in 1891 manufacturing.
Reflect
What everyday objects in your home were made by workers in factories you'll never see?