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…
Buildings of Chicago
Featured Building of Chicago
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.
Your selections are: Beaux Arts
Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave.
The Art Institute of Chicago is an architectural artifact that represents Chicago’s rich history of…
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…
Elks National Memorial
2750 N. Lakeview Ave.
Overlooking a quiet corner of Lincoln Park stands a large domed Beaux Arts building.
London Guarantee Building
360 N. Michigan Ave.
Located where Fort Dearborn once stood, the London Guarantee & Accident Building is one of four structures…
Michigan Avenue Bridge (DuSable Bridge)
N. Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr.
The place where Michigan Avenue crosses the Chicago River is one of the most iconic urban spaces in the…
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S. Lake Shore Dr.
As visitors approach Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry, they feel as though they’re entering…
Railway Exchange Building
224 S. Michigan Ave.
The Railway Exchange Building is a standout on the Michigan Avenue streetwall, with its gleaming white…
Union Station
500 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago’s Union Station serves as an excellent example of Chicago’s historical standing as a transportation…