
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…
Chicago has long been a laboratory for architectural innovation and experimentation. Discover the stories behind some of the city’s most significant skyscrapers, museums, theaters, bridges, homes, schools, houses of worship and parks.
Explore Our Building DatabaseBuilt 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.
As you pass by the Monadnock Building in Chicago’s Loop, you may not recognize it as a transitional…
Building DetailsYour selections are: Loop
One of Mies van der Rohe’s final designs rises above a former rail yard that many years earlier was…
Building DetailsThe 51-story, blue glass structure is a striking example of creative problem solving.
Building DetailsWhen walking down LaSalle Street—in the financial heart of Chicago—you might not take notice of 190…
Building DetailsWhen you’ve got it, you’ve got it—and 333 West Wacker has it.
Building DetailsChicago’s third-tallest building stands out in Chicago’s skyline, distinctively different from its…
Building DetailsFrom the moment it appeared on the Chicago skyline, the Aqua Tower has earned numerous awards for design…
Building DetailsThe Art Institute of Chicago is an architectural artifact that represents Chicago’s rich history of…
Building DetailsWhen business and the arts collide, beautiful architecture can emerge.
Building DetailsLuxurious, exuberant and dramatic, the Carbide and Carbon Building is a metaphor for the sumptuous décor…
Building DetailsIt’s not often that the doors to an exclusive private club are thrown open to the public.
Building DetailsHolding court at the south end of LaSalle St., the Chicago Board of Trade Building presides over Chicago’s…
Building DetailsWho would expect a massive Beaux Arts block in the heart of the city to be a hub of contemporary arts…
Building DetailsStrolling along Chicago’s beautiful Riverwalk, it’s hard to imagine just how much things have changed…
Building DetailsAmerican cinema houses like Chicago Theatre evolved alongside new innovations in film.
Building DetailsEliminating the usual pomp and circumstance of civic buildings, the Federal Center has become a beacon…
Building DetailsThe Fine Arts Building has been a haven for artists and architecture buffs for decades.
Building DetailsWhen it comes to Chicago’s iconic skyline, it isn’t always easy to make a mark and stand out from…
Building DetailsIn architectural history, one structure stands as the leader of a new era—the Home Insurance Building…
Building Details