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Edward E. Ayer House, 2 East Banks Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Edward E. Ayer House, 2 East Banks Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: The house was designed in 1885 by Burnham and Root for Edward Everett Ayer, a wealthy Chicago supplier of railroad ties and collector of Indian lore. The medieval character of the house is typical... More

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

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 developm... More

Reliance Building, 32 North State Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Reliance Building, 32 North State Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: An important example of the early Chicago School, it anticipates future developments in skyscraper design. Terra cotta was employed for exterior surfacing for the first time in this building. The ... More

First Regiment Infantry Armory, 1552 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

First Regiment Infantry Armory, 1552 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, C...

Significance: Designed by the firm of Burnham and Root in 1890, the Armory is an impressive, though rather curious work from their oeuvre. According to contemporary accounts, the building was designed to serve ... More

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

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 developm... More

Monadnock Block, 53 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Monadnock Block, 53 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: Designated as a Chicago Architectural Landmark in 1958, the Commission of Chicago Architectural Landmarks cited it: "In recognition of its original design and its historical interest as the highes... More

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

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 developm... More

Reliance Building, 32 North State Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Reliance Building, 32 North State Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: An important example of the early Chicago School, it anticipates future developments in skyscraper design. Terra cotta was employed for exterior surfacing for the first time in this building. The ... More

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

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 developm... More

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

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 developm... More

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

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 developm... More

Monadnock Block, 53 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Monadnock Block, 53 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: Designated as a Chicago Architectural Landmark in 1958, the Commission of Chicago Architectural Landmarks cited it: "In recognition of its original design and its historical interest as the highes... More

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

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 developm... More

First Regiment Infantry Armory, 1552 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

First Regiment Infantry Armory, 1552 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, C...

Significance: Designed by the firm of Burnham and Root in 1890, the Armory is an impressive, though rather curious work from their oeuvre. According to contemporary accounts, the building was designed to serve ... More

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

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 developm... More

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

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 developm... More

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

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 developm... More

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

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 developm... More

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

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 developm... More

Reliance Building, 32 North State Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Reliance Building, 32 North State Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: An important example of the early Chicago School, it anticipates future developments in skyscraper design. Terra cotta was employed for exterior surfacing for the first time in this building. The ... More

Monadnock Block, 53 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Monadnock Block, 53 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: Designated as a Chicago Architectural Landmark in 1958, the Commission of Chicago Architectural Landmarks cited it: "In recognition of its original design and its historical interest as the highes... More

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

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 developm... More

Reliance Building, 32 North State Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Reliance Building, 32 North State Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: An important example of the early Chicago School, it anticipates future developments in skyscraper design. Terra cotta was employed for exterior surfacing for the first time in this building. The ... More

Monadnock Block, 53 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Monadnock Block, 53 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: Designated as a Chicago Architectural Landmark in 1958, the Commission of Chicago Architectural Landmarks cited it: "In recognition of its original design and its historical interest as the highes... More

First Regiment Infantry Armory, 1552 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

First Regiment Infantry Armory, 1552 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, C...

Significance: Designed by the firm of Burnham and Root in 1890, the Armory is an impressive, though rather curious work from their oeuvre. According to contemporary accounts, the building was designed to serve ... More

Edward E. Ayer House, 2 East Banks Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Edward E. Ayer House, 2 East Banks Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: The house was designed in 1885 by Burnham and Root for Edward Everett Ayer, a wealthy Chicago supplier of railroad ties and collector of Indian lore. The medieval character of the house is typical... More

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

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 developm... More

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

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 developm... More

Reliance Building, 32 North State Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Reliance Building, 32 North State Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: An important example of the early Chicago School, it anticipates future developments in skyscraper design. Terra cotta was employed for exterior surfacing for the first time in this building. The ... More

Monadnock Block, 53 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Monadnock Block, 53 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: Designated as a Chicago Architectural Landmark in 1958, the Commission of Chicago Architectural Landmarks cited it: "In recognition of its original design and its historical interest as the highes... More

Monadnock Block, 53 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Monadnock Block, 53 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: Designated as a Chicago Architectural Landmark in 1958, the Commission of Chicago Architectural Landmarks cited it: "In recognition of its original design and its historical interest as the highes... More

Edward E. Ayer House, 2 East Banks Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Edward E. Ayer House, 2 East Banks Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: The house was designed in 1885 by Burnham and Root for Edward Everett Ayer, a wealthy Chicago supplier of railroad ties and collector of Indian lore. The medieval character of the house is typical... More

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

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 developm... More

Reliance Building, 32 North State Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Reliance Building, 32 North State Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: An important example of the early Chicago School, it anticipates future developments in skyscraper design. Terra cotta was employed for exterior surfacing for the first time in this building. The ... More

Monadnock Block, 53 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Monadnock Block, 53 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: Designated as a Chicago Architectural Landmark in 1958, the Commission of Chicago Architectural Landmarks cited it: "In recognition of its original design and its historical interest as the highes... More

Edward E. Ayer House, 2 East Banks Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Edward E. Ayer House, 2 East Banks Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: The house was designed in 1885 by Burnham and Root for Edward Everett Ayer, a wealthy Chicago supplier of railroad ties and collector of Indian lore. The medieval character of the house is typical... More

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

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 developm... More

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

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 developm... More

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

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 developm... More

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

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 developm... More

Monadnock Block, 53 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Monadnock Block, 53 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: Designated as a Chicago Architectural Landmark in 1958, the Commission of Chicago Architectural Landmarks cited it: "In recognition of its original design and its historical interest as the highes... More

Edward E. Ayer House, 2 East Banks Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Edward E. Ayer House, 2 East Banks Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: The house was designed in 1885 by Burnham and Root for Edward Everett Ayer, a wealthy Chicago supplier of railroad ties and collector of Indian lore. The medieval character of the house is typical... More

Reliance Building, 32 North State Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Reliance Building, 32 North State Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: An important example of the early Chicago School, it anticipates future developments in skyscraper design. Terra cotta was employed for exterior surfacing for the first time in this building. The ... More

First Regiment Infantry Armory, 1552 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

First Regiment Infantry Armory, 1552 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, C...

Significance: Designed by the firm of Burnham and Root in 1890, the Armory is an impressive, though rather curious work from their oeuvre. According to contemporary accounts, the building was designed to serve ... More

First Regiment Infantry Armory, 1552 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

First Regiment Infantry Armory, 1552 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, C...

Significance: Designed by the firm of Burnham and Root in 1890, the Armory is an impressive, though rather curious work from their oeuvre. According to contemporary accounts, the building was designed to serve ... More

First Regiment Infantry Armory, 1552 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

First Regiment Infantry Armory, 1552 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, C...

Significance: Designed by the firm of Burnham and Root in 1890, the Armory is an impressive, though rather curious work from their oeuvre. According to contemporary accounts, the building was designed to serve ... More