Monadnock Building
53 W. Jackson Blvd.
As you pass by the Monadnock Building in Chicago’s Loop, you may not recognize it as a transitional…
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Transitions in architecture
Built in two phases, the Monadnock Building demonstrates a visible shift from load-bearing construction to skeleton frame construction—a change that happened throughout the city in the late 19th Century.
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111 East Wacker (One Illinois Center)
111 E. Wacker Dr.
One of Mies van der Rohe’s final designs rises above a former rail yard that many years earlier was…
111 South Wacker
111 S. Wacker Dr.
The 51-story, blue glass structure is a striking example of creative problem solving.
190 South LaSalle
190 S. LaSalle St.
When walking down LaSalle Street—in the financial heart of Chicago—you might not take notice of 190…
333 West Wacker
333 W. Wacker Dr.
When you’ve got it, you’ve got it—and 333 West Wacker has it.
Aon Center
200 E. Randolph St.
Chicago’s third-tallest building stands out in Chicago’s skyline, distinctively different from its…
Aqua
225 N. Columbus Dr.
From the moment it appeared on the Chicago skyline, the Aqua Tower has earned numerous awards for design…
Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave.
The Art Institute of Chicago is an architectural artifact that represents Chicago’s rich history of…
Auditorium Building
430 S. Michigan Ave.
When business and the arts collide, beautiful architecture can emerge.
Carbide and Carbon Building
230 N. Michigan Ave.
Luxurious, exuberant and dramatic, the Carbide and Carbon Building is a metaphor for the sumptuous décor…
Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
12 S. Michigan Ave.
It’s not often that the doors to an exclusive private club are thrown open to the public.
Chicago Board of Trade Building
141 W. Jackson Blvd.
Holding court at the south end of LaSalle St., the Chicago Board of Trade Building presides over Chicago’s…
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St.
Who would expect a massive Beaux Arts block in the heart of the city to be a hub of contemporary arts…
Chicago Riverwalk
1 W. Lower Wacker Drive
Strolling along Chicago’s beautiful Riverwalk, it’s hard to imagine just how much things have changed…
Chicago Theatre
175 N. State St.
American cinema houses like Chicago Theatre evolved alongside new innovations in film.
Federal Center
219 S. Dearborn St.
Eliminating the usual pomp and circumstance of civic buildings, the Federal Center has become a beacon…
Fine Arts Building
410 S. Michigan Ave.
The Fine Arts Building has been a haven for artists and architecture buffs for decades.
Harold Washington Library
400 S. State St.
When it comes to Chicago’s iconic skyline, it isn’t always easy to make a mark and stand out from…
Home Insurance Building
135 S. La Salle Street (demolished)
In architectural history, one structure stands as the leader of a new era—the Home Insurance Building…