Quick Facts
City | Chicago |
Country | United States of America |
Year | 1889 - 1891/1893 |
Floors | 17 |
Height | 65.2 m / 214 ft |
Realization
Architect |
Burnham & Root Holabird & Roche |
Building Info
Address | 53 West Jackson Boulevard |
Status | Completed |
Notes
- In 1893 this was the largest office building in the world.
- Holds the Guinness World Record for tallest load-bearing brick building.
- The north half was built first, in 1891, the south half was built two years later.