Shedd Aquarium Photo by Doug Fogelson Show me a map! Go to the Shedd Aquarium's website Who was it designed by? What was Anderson's influence for making this building? When was it built? What style of architecture is the it modeled after? Why is it important?   Photo by Jeff Shaw                     Who was it designed by? The Shedd Aquarium was designed by Graham and Anderson. Return to Top         What was Anderson's influence for making this building? Graham Anderson's influence for designing the Aquarium was based on Greek architecture. He used most of the same parts and techniques that the Greeks' used to create their buildings. Return to Top       When was it built? The Shedd Aquarium was built in 1933. Return to Top         What style of architecture is it modeled after? The Shedd Aquarium is a classic example of the Beaux Arts style of architecture that was popular in Chicago in the early 1900's. Return to Top       Why is it so important? This Aquarium is important because it brings back the techniques of the Greeks. The aquarium is also a popular attraction in Chicago. Return to Top    BUILDINGS | ARCHITECTS | BASICS | GAMES | LINKS | BIBLIOGRAPHY | ABOUT US | EMAIL | HOME