Architecture of Chicago
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The buildings and architecture of Chicago reflect the city's history and multicultural heritage, featuring prominent buildings in a variety of styles. Most structures downtown were destroyed by the Gr
Willis Tower, the tallest building in Chicago. From 1974 to 1998, it was the world's tallest building.
The Chicago Building is an example of Chicago School architecture.
Chicago Avenue Pumping Station and Water Tower in the Old Chicago Water Tower District
St. John Cantius, one of Chicago's 'Polish Cathedrals'
Monadnock Building
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The Monadnock Building is a 16-story skyscraper located at 53 West Jackson Boulevard in the south Loop area of Chicago, Illinois, United States. The north half of the building was designed by the firm
Building seen from Dearborn Street in 2005. The north half in the foreground is the earliest section (1891).
1885 sketch of preliminary design showing a smaller, more ornate building with Egyptian-style detailing
Sketch of vastly simplified 1889 design, abolishing ornamentation entirely in favor of plain contoured brick
The decorative cast aluminum staircases, shown here in 1893, were the first use of aluminum in building construction.