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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

Frederick C. Robie House, 5757 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

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, IL

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, Cook County, IL

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

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

James Charnley House, 1365 North Astor Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

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 Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

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

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

Frederick C. Robie House, 5757 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

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, IL

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, IL

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 Harrison & South Wells), Chicago, Cook County, IL

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, Cook County, IL

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 Historical Society, 632 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

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 County, IL

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, IL

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, IL

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, IL

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 Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

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 Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

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, IL

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 Harrison & South Wells), Chicago, Cook County, IL

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

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, IL

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, IL

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, IL

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, IL

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, IL

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, IL

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, IL

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

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

Frederick C. Robie House, 5757 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

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, IL

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, Cook County, IL

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

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

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

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 County, IL

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 County, IL

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, IL

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, IL

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 Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

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, IL

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, IL

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, IL

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, IL

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, IL

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, IL

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 Harrison & South Wells), Chicago, Cook County, IL

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, Cook County, IL

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

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

Casey Building, 173-177 North Wells Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

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

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

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

Frederick C. Robie House, 5757 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

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 Harrison & South Wells), Chicago, Cook County, IL

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, Cook County, IL

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

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

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

St. Patrick's Church, Adams & Desplaines Streets, Chicago, Cook County, IL

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 County, IL

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, IL

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

Frederick C. Robie House, 5757 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

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, Cook County, IL

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

Hammond Library, 44 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

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

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, IL

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, IL

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, IL

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, IL

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, IL

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, IL

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

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

Frederick C. Robie House, 5757 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

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, IL

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, IL

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, IL

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

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

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, IL

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

Ernest J. Magerstadt House, 4930 South Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

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, IL

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, IL

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

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

Frederick C. Robie House, 5757 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

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, IL

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, IL

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, IL

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 Harrison & South Wells), Chicago, Cook County, IL

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

Occidental Building, 107-111 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, Cook County, IL

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

Francis Apartments, 4304 South Forestville Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Francis Apartments, 4304 South Forestville Avenue, Chicago, Cook Count...

Address corrected from Forestville Avenue to Forrestville Avenue. Significance: The Francis Apartment Building is an early design by Frank Lloyd Wright. One of two middle-income housing projects executed by Wri... More

Ernest J. Magerstadt House, 4930 South Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

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

Leiter I Building, 200-208 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

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

Holy Trinity Russian & Greek Orthodox Church, 1121 North Leavitt Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

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

Kehilath Anshe Ma'ariv Synagogue, 3301 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

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

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

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

Hammond Library, 44 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

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, IL

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

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