Rookery Building, 209 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: The Commission on Chicago Architectural Landmarks has cited it: "In recognition of its pioneering plan in providing shops and offices around a graceful semi-private square and the further development of the skeleton structural frame using cast iron columns, wrought iron spandrel beams and steel beams to support party walls and interior floors."

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-130

Survey number: HABS IL-1030

Building/structure dates: 1905 Subsequent Work

Building/structure dates: 1886- 1888 Initial Construction

Building/structure dates: 1944 Subsequent Work

National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 70000238

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