Holy Trinity Russian & Greek Orthodox Church, 1121 North Leavitt Stree...
Significance: The church is a late work by Louis H. Sullivan in traditional and exotic ecclesiastical idiom. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-132 Survey number: HABS IL-1071 Buil... More
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
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
Frederick C. Robie House, 5757 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, ...
Significance: The Robie House is one of the best known early works of Frank Lloyd Wright. It has been cited as a Landmark by the Commission on Chicago Architectural Landmarks: "In recognition of the creation of... More
Frederick C. Robie House, 5757 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, ...
Significance: The Robie House is one of the best known early works of Frank Lloyd Wright. It has been cited as a Landmark by the Commission on Chicago Architectural Landmarks: "In recognition of the creation of... More
Frederick C. Robie House, 5757 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, ...
Significance: The Robie House is one of the best known early works of Frank Lloyd Wright. It has been cited as a Landmark by the Commission on Chicago Architectural Landmarks: "In recognition of the creation of... More
Grand Central Station, 201 West Harrison Street (Corner of West Harris...
Significance: This is one of the best-preserved early railroad stations in Chicago, and one of the finest works of the architect Solon Spencer Beman. Survey number: HABS IL-1016 Building/structure dates: 1890... More
Kehilath Anshe Ma'ariv Synagogue, 3301 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago, ...
Significance: One of the few example of ecclesiastical architecture to come from the office of Adler and Sullivan, this Chicago synagogue of 1890-91 was originally intended to be far more elegant and monumental... More
Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Coo...
Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan, the building is an important early skyscraper and was the first in Chicago to make use of caisson foundations. In February, 1961, it was designated a Chicago Archit... More
Chicago Historical Society, 632 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Cook C...
Significance: The building was designed by the Chicago architect Henry Ives Cobb in the Romanesque style of the 1880's and 90's. Survey number: HABS IL-1010 Building/structure dates: 1892 Initial Construction
Ernest J. Magerstadt House, 4930 South Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, Cook...
Significance: This house is probably one of the finest works of George W. Maher, a contemporary of Frank Lloyd Wright, and one of the Prairie School. It shows a relationship to Wright's work of the time in its ... More
Hotel Florence, 11111 South Forrestville Avenue, Chicago, Cook County,...
Significance: This well-preserved hotel was one of the principal buildings in the company town built by George M. Pullman for the Pullman Palace Car Works. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this struc... More
Hotel Florence, 11111 South Forrestville Avenue, Chicago, Cook County,...
Significance: This well-preserved hotel was one of the principal buildings in the company town built by George M. Pullman for the Pullman Palace Car Works. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this struc... More
James Charnley House, 1365 North Astor Street, Chicago, Cook County, I...
Significance: The Charnley House, probably designed by Frank Lloyd Wright during the time he worked for Adler and Sullivan, was recognized in February 1960 by the Commission of Chicago Architectural Landmark. ... More
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
Frederick C. Robie House, 5757 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, ...
Significance: The Robie House is one of the best known early works of Frank Lloyd Wright. It has been cited as a Landmark by the Commission on Chicago Architectural Landmarks: "In recognition of the creation of... More
Frederick C. Robie House, 5757 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, ...
Significance: The Robie House is one of the best known early works of Frank Lloyd Wright. It has been cited as a Landmark by the Commission on Chicago Architectural Landmarks: "In recognition of the creation of... More
Kehilath Anshe Ma'ariv Synagogue, 3301 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago, ...
Significance: One of the few example of ecclesiastical architecture to come from the office of Adler and Sullivan, this Chicago synagogue of 1890-91 was originally intended to be far more elegant and monumental... More
Schiller Building, 64 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL
Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan in 1891-92, the Schiller Building was a unique solution to the problem of placing a large theater and office building on a mid-block site. The result was the first "... More
Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Coo...
Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan, the building is an important early skyscraper and was the first in Chicago to make use of caisson foundations. In February, 1961, it was designated a Chicago Archit... More
Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Coo...
Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan, the building is an important early skyscraper and was the first in Chicago to make use of caisson foundations. In February, 1961, it was designated a Chicago Archit... More
Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Coo...
Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan, the building is an important early skyscraper and was the first in Chicago to make use of caisson foundations. In February, 1961, it was designated a Chicago Archit... More
James Charnley House, 1365 North Astor Street, Chicago, Cook County, I...
Significance: The Charnley House, probably designed by Frank Lloyd Wright during the time he worked for Adler and Sullivan, was recognized in February 1960 by the Commission of Chicago Architectural Landmark. ... More
Columbian Exposition Store Buildings, East Fifty-seventh Boulevard & S...
Significance: The buildings were associated with the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893. One of the few remaining structures from the fair, they were an artists' and writers' center for many years afterwards.... More
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
Frederick C. Robie House, 5757 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, ...
Significance: The Robie House is one of the best known early works of Frank Lloyd Wright. It has been cited as a Landmark by the Commission on Chicago Architectural Landmarks: "In recognition of the creation of... More
Grand Central Station, 201 West Harrison Street (Corner of West Harris...
Significance: This is one of the best-preserved early railroad stations in Chicago, and one of the finest works of the architect Solon Spencer Beman. Survey number: HABS IL-1016 Building/structure dates: 1890... More
Kehilath Anshe Ma'ariv Synagogue, 3301 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago, ...
Significance: One of the few example of ecclesiastical architecture to come from the office of Adler and Sullivan, this Chicago synagogue of 1890-91 was originally intended to be far more elegant and monumental... More
Schiller Building, 64 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL
Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan in 1891-92, the Schiller Building was a unique solution to the problem of placing a large theater and office building on a mid-block site. The result was the first "... More
Schiller Building, 64 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL
Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan in 1891-92, the Schiller Building was a unique solution to the problem of placing a large theater and office building on a mid-block site. The result was the first "... More
Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Coo...
Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan, the building is an important early skyscraper and was the first in Chicago to make use of caisson foundations. In February, 1961, it was designated a Chicago Archit... More
Giles Building, 423-429 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL
Significance: This is an example of Chicago Commercial Architecture of the period just following the great fire of 1871. Survey number: HABS IL-1014 Building/structure dates: ca. 1875 Initial Construction
St. Patrick's Church, Adams & Desplaines Streets, Chicago, Cook County...
Significance: St. Patrick's, built in the 1850's, is one of the few surviving examples of this early period of Chicago Architecture. Having survived the 1871 fire, it is the oldest church in Chicago. Unprocess... More
Ernest J. Magerstadt House, 4930 South Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, Cook...
Significance: This house is probably one of the finest works of George W. Maher, a contemporary of Frank Lloyd Wright, and one of the Prairie School. It shows a relationship to Wright's work of the time in its ... More
James Charnley House, 1365 North Astor Street, Chicago, Cook County, I...
Significance: The Charnley House, probably designed by Frank Lloyd Wright during the time he worked for Adler and Sullivan, was recognized in February 1960 by the Commission of Chicago Architectural Landmark. ... More
Holy Trinity Russian & Greek Orthodox Church, 1121 North Leavitt Stree...
Significance: The church is a late work by Louis H. Sullivan in traditional and exotic ecclesiastical idiom. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-132 Survey number: HABS IL-1071 Buil... More
Frederick C. Robie House, 5757 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, ...
Significance: The Robie House is one of the best known early works of Frank Lloyd Wright. It has been cited as a Landmark by the Commission on Chicago Architectural Landmarks: "In recognition of the creation of... More
Frederick C. Robie House, 5757 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, ...
Significance: The Robie House is one of the best known early works of Frank Lloyd Wright. It has been cited as a Landmark by the Commission on Chicago Architectural Landmarks: "In recognition of the creation of... More
Frederick C. Robie House, 5757 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, ...
Significance: The Robie House is one of the best known early works of Frank Lloyd Wright. It has been cited as a Landmark by the Commission on Chicago Architectural Landmarks: "In recognition of the creation of... More
Frederick C. Robie House, 5757 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, ...
Significance: The Robie House is one of the best known early works of Frank Lloyd Wright. It has been cited as a Landmark by the Commission on Chicago Architectural Landmarks: "In recognition of the creation of... More
Frederick C. Robie House, 5757 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, ...
Significance: The Robie House is one of the best known early works of Frank Lloyd Wright. It has been cited as a Landmark by the Commission on Chicago Architectural Landmarks: "In recognition of the creation of... More
Frederick C. Robie House, 5757 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, ...
Significance: The Robie House is one of the best known early works of Frank Lloyd Wright. It has been cited as a Landmark by the Commission on Chicago Architectural Landmarks: "In recognition of the creation of... More
Grand Central Station, 201 West Harrison Street (Corner of West Harris...
Significance: This is one of the best-preserved early railroad stations in Chicago, and one of the finest works of the architect Solon Spencer Beman. Survey number: HABS IL-1016 Building/structure dates: 1890... More
Kehilath Anshe Ma'ariv Synagogue, 3301 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago, ...
Significance: One of the few example of ecclesiastical architecture to come from the office of Adler and Sullivan, this Chicago synagogue of 1890-91 was originally intended to be far more elegant and monumental... More
Schiller Building, 64 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL
Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan in 1891-92, the Schiller Building was a unique solution to the problem of placing a large theater and office building on a mid-block site. The result was the first "... More
Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Coo...
Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan, the building is an important early skyscraper and was the first in Chicago to make use of caisson foundations. In February, 1961, it was designated a Chicago Archit... More
Casey Building, 173-177 North Wells Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL
Significance: Built in 1888, the structure was one of the last works of John M. Van Osdel, the first architect to practice in Chicago. The multi-story, brick building is distinguished for its simple, monumental... More
Casey Building, 173-177 North Wells Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL
Significance: Built in 1888, the structure was one of the last works of John M. Van Osdel, the first architect to practice in Chicago. The multi-story, brick building is distinguished for its simple, monumental... More
Giles Building, 423-429 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL
Significance: This is an example of Chicago Commercial Architecture of the period just following the great fire of 1871. Survey number: HABS IL-1014 Building/structure dates: ca. 1875 Initial Construction
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
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
Frederick C. Robie House, 5757 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, ...
Significance: The Robie House is one of the best known early works of Frank Lloyd Wright. It has been cited as a Landmark by the Commission on Chicago Architectural Landmarks: "In recognition of the creation of... More
Frederick C. Robie House, 5757 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, ...
Significance: The Robie House is one of the best known early works of Frank Lloyd Wright. It has been cited as a Landmark by the Commission on Chicago Architectural Landmarks: "In recognition of the creation of... More
Kehilath Anshe Ma'ariv Synagogue, 3301 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago, ...
Significance: One of the few example of ecclesiastical architecture to come from the office of Adler and Sullivan, this Chicago synagogue of 1890-91 was originally intended to be far more elegant and monumental... More
Schiller Building, 64 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL
Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan in 1891-92, the Schiller Building was a unique solution to the problem of placing a large theater and office building on a mid-block site. The result was the first "... More
Schiller Building, 64 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL
Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan in 1891-92, the Schiller Building was a unique solution to the problem of placing a large theater and office building on a mid-block site. The result was the first "... More
Schiller Building, 64 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL
Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan in 1891-92, the Schiller Building was a unique solution to the problem of placing a large theater and office building on a mid-block site. The result was the first "... More
Ernest J. Magerstadt House, 4930 South Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, Cook...
Significance: This house is probably one of the finest works of George W. Maher, a contemporary of Frank Lloyd Wright, and one of the Prairie School. It shows a relationship to Wright's work of the time in its ... More
Ernest J. Magerstadt House, 4930 South Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, Cook...
Significance: This house is probably one of the finest works of George W. Maher, a contemporary of Frank Lloyd Wright, and one of the Prairie School. It shows a relationship to Wright's work of the time in its ... More
Hotel Florence, 11111 South Forrestville Avenue, Chicago, Cook County,...
Significance: This well-preserved hotel was one of the principal buildings in the company town built by George M. Pullman for the Pullman Palace Car Works. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this struc... More
Hotel Florence, 11111 South Forrestville Avenue, Chicago, Cook County,...
Significance: This well-preserved hotel was one of the principal buildings in the company town built by George M. Pullman for the Pullman Palace Car Works. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this struc... More
Holy Trinity Russian & Greek Orthodox Church, 1121 North Leavitt Stree...
Significance: The church is a late work by Louis H. Sullivan in traditional and exotic ecclesiastical idiom. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-132 Survey number: HABS IL-1071 Buil... More
Holy Trinity Russian & Greek Orthodox Church, 1121 North Leavitt Stree...
Significance: The church is a late work by Louis H. Sullivan in traditional and exotic ecclesiastical idiom. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-132 Survey number: HABS IL-1071 Buil... More
Jones School, 607 South Plymouth Court, Chicago, Cook County, IL
Significance: Built in 1875, the building is a typical and unusually well-preserved example of school buildings of the period. Survey number: HABS IL-1019 Building/structure dates: 1875 Initial Construction
Frederick C. Robie House, 5757 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, ...
Significance: The Robie House is one of the best known early works of Frank Lloyd Wright. It has been cited as a Landmark by the Commission on Chicago Architectural Landmarks: "In recognition of the creation of... More
Grand Central Station, 201 West Harrison Street (Corner of West Harris...
Significance: This is one of the best-preserved early railroad stations in Chicago, and one of the finest works of the architect Solon Spencer Beman. Survey number: HABS IL-1016 Building/structure dates: 1890... More
Schiller Building, 64 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL
Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan in 1891-92, the Schiller Building was a unique solution to the problem of placing a large theater and office building on a mid-block site. The result was the first "... More
Occidental Building, 107-111 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, Cook County,...
Significance: This is an example of a large, late nineteenth century brick building, designed by John Van Osdel, II. Survey number: HABS IL-1028 Building/structure dates: 1895 Initial Construction
St. Patrick's Church, Adams & Desplaines Streets, Chicago, Cook County...
Significance: St. Patrick's, built in the 1850's, is one of the few surviving examples of this early period of Chicago Architecture. Having survived the 1871 fire, it is the oldest church in Chicago. Unprocess... More
St. Patrick's Church, Adams & Desplaines Streets, Chicago, Cook County...
Significance: St. Patrick's, built in the 1850's, is one of the few surviving examples of this early period of Chicago Architecture. Having survived the 1871 fire, it is the oldest church in Chicago. Unprocess... More
T. S. Eastabrook House, 200 North Scoville Street, Oak Park, Cook Coun...
Significance: This small Prairie School bungalow in Oak Park is an example of the domestic architecture of the Chicago firm Tallmadge and Watson, before 1915. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this st... More
Leiter I Building, 200-208 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Cook County, I...
Significance: The first Leiter Building, built in 1879, has been cited as a Chicago Architectural Landmark, "In recognition of its contribution towards the development of skeleton construction. Cast iron pilast... More
Leiter I Building, 200-208 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Cook County, I...
Significance: The first Leiter Building, built in 1879, has been cited as a Chicago Architectural Landmark, "In recognition of its contribution towards the development of skeleton construction. Cast iron pilast... More
Hotel Florence, 11111 South Forrestville Avenue, Chicago, Cook County,...
Significance: This well-preserved hotel was one of the principal buildings in the company town built by George M. Pullman for the Pullman Palace Car Works. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this struc... More
Hotel Florence, 11111 South Forrestville Avenue, Chicago, Cook County,...
Significance: This well-preserved hotel was one of the principal buildings in the company town built by George M. Pullman for the Pullman Palace Car Works. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this struc... More
Frederick C. Robie House, 5757 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, ...
Significance: The Robie House is one of the best known early works of Frank Lloyd Wright. It has been cited as a Landmark by the Commission on Chicago Architectural Landmarks: "In recognition of the creation of... More
Kehilath Anshe Ma'ariv Synagogue, 3301 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago, ...
Significance: One of the few example of ecclesiastical architecture to come from the office of Adler and Sullivan, this Chicago synagogue of 1890-91 was originally intended to be far more elegant and monumental... More
Garden City Warehouse, 320 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Cook Count...
Significance: This is an example of a late nineteenth-century warehouse building. The cast iron Jackson Street facade is unusually light and delicate in Gothic design. Unprocessed Field note material exists fo... More
Garden City Warehouse, 320 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Cook Count...
Significance: This is an example of a late nineteenth-century warehouse building. The cast iron Jackson Street facade is unusually light and delicate in Gothic design. Unprocessed Field note material exists fo... More
Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Coo...
Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan, the building is an important early skyscraper and was the first in Chicago to make use of caisson foundations. In February, 1961, it was designated a Chicago Archit... More
Hammond Library, 44 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL
Significance: The building is an early work of the firm of Adler and Sullivan and represents an early phase in the development of Louis Sullivan. Survey number: HABS IL-1017 Building/structure dates: 1882 Ini... More
Hammond Library, 44 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL
Significance: The building is an early work of the firm of Adler and Sullivan and represents an early phase in the development of Louis Sullivan. Survey number: HABS IL-1017 Building/structure dates: 1882 Ini... More
St. Patrick's Church, Adams & Desplaines Streets, Chicago, Cook County...
Significance: St. Patrick's, built in the 1850's, is one of the few surviving examples of this early period of Chicago Architecture. Having survived the 1871 fire, it is the oldest church in Chicago. Unprocess... More
St. Patrick's Church, Adams & Desplaines Streets, Chicago, Cook County...
Significance: St. Patrick's, built in the 1850's, is one of the few surviving examples of this early period of Chicago Architecture. Having survived the 1871 fire, it is the oldest church in Chicago. Unprocess... More
Leiter I Building, 200-208 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Cook County, I...
Significance: The first Leiter Building, built in 1879, has been cited as a Chicago Architectural Landmark, "In recognition of its contribution towards the development of skeleton construction. Cast iron pilast... More
Leiter I Building, 200-208 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Cook County, I...
Significance: The first Leiter Building, built in 1879, has been cited as a Chicago Architectural Landmark, "In recognition of its contribution towards the development of skeleton construction. Cast iron pilast... More
Hotel Florence, 11111 South Forrestville Avenue, Chicago, Cook County,...
Significance: This well-preserved hotel was one of the principal buildings in the company town built by George M. Pullman for the Pullman Palace Car Works. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this struc... More
James Charnley House, 1365 North Astor Street, Chicago, Cook County, I...
Significance: The Charnley House, probably designed by Frank Lloyd Wright during the time he worked for Adler and Sullivan, was recognized in February 1960 by the Commission of Chicago Architectural Landmark. ... More
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
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
Frederick C. Robie House, 5757 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, ...
Significance: The Robie House is one of the best known early works of Frank Lloyd Wright. It has been cited as a Landmark by the Commission on Chicago Architectural Landmarks: "In recognition of the creation of... More
Frederick C. Robie House, 5757 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, ...
Significance: The Robie House is one of the best known early works of Frank Lloyd Wright. It has been cited as a Landmark by the Commission on Chicago Architectural Landmarks: "In recognition of the creation of... More
Frederick C. Robie House, 5757 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, ...
Significance: The Robie House is one of the best known early works of Frank Lloyd Wright. It has been cited as a Landmark by the Commission on Chicago Architectural Landmarks: "In recognition of the creation of... More
Frederick C. Robie House, 5757 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, ...
Significance: The Robie House is one of the best known early works of Frank Lloyd Wright. It has been cited as a Landmark by the Commission on Chicago Architectural Landmarks: "In recognition of the creation of... More
Schiller Building, 64 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL
Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan in 1891-92, the Schiller Building was a unique solution to the problem of placing a large theater and office building on a mid-block site. The result was the first "... More
Schiller Building, 64 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL
Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan in 1891-92, the Schiller Building was a unique solution to the problem of placing a large theater and office building on a mid-block site. The result was the first "... More
Garden City Warehouse, 320 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Cook Count...
Significance: This is an example of a late nineteenth-century warehouse building. The cast iron Jackson Street facade is unusually light and delicate in Gothic design. Unprocessed Field note material exists fo... More
Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Coo...
Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan, the building is an important early skyscraper and was the first in Chicago to make use of caisson foundations. In February, 1961, it was designated a Chicago Archit... More
Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Coo...
Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan, the building is an important early skyscraper and was the first in Chicago to make use of caisson foundations. In February, 1961, it was designated a Chicago Archit... More
Occidental Building, 107-111 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, Cook County,...
Significance: This is an example of a large, late nineteenth century brick building, designed by John Van Osdel, II. Survey number: HABS IL-1028 Building/structure dates: 1895 Initial Construction