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17 E Pearson St
(State Street)
Chicago,
IL
60611
41.8974
-87.6275
Neighborhoods: Central, Near North Side
What People Are Saying About Branca
The Editor
Fred Schlatter
Citysearch
In Short – Wedged between hulking Loyola buidings, a three-story graystone needs more than classic good looks to stand out. Striped window treatment and an imposing "B" hint that the guts tell more than the subtle façade. The wares are dramatic; either the lineage is serious (refurbished century-old chairs) or the scale, as is the case with a gigantic talon-foot coat stand made of cast iron. Stratospheric price points can be cause for quickened pulses, too. That stand approaches $15k. But so go gorgeous stores in fancy neighborhoods, and the well-heeled clients don't seem to be…
The Details on Branca
Know Before You Go:
Browsing here is unwise; instead, authoritatively look one of the librarian-like staff in the eyes and say you are in the market for a rare candelabra fashioned from ram horn.
Parking:
The immediate area can be tricky, but Maple, Cedar, Delaware and Pearson west of State can have spots--some metered, others not.
