The Loop District in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Brooks Building

Chicago Landmark

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, May 15, 2019

1. Brooks Building Marker

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Inscription. Holabird & Roche, architect
1909- 10
An excellent example of the Chicago School, an architectural style of international importance that developed between the 1880s and the early 1900s. This building was commissioned by Boston developers Peter and Shepard Brooks, who built many of Chicago’s most innovative structures. It is noted for its finely detailed terra cotta ornament, large windows, and minimal wall surfaces—all traits that epitomize the early steel-framed skyscraper.

Erected 1997 by Commission on Chicago Landmarks Richard M. Daley, Mayor.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission series list.

Location. 41° 52.683′ N, 87° 38.105′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in The Loop District. It is at the intersection of U.S. 66 and South Franklin Street, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 66. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 233 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago IL 60606, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 300 West Adams Street Office Building (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Continental and Commercial Bank Building

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Field Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Standard Time System in the United States (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Chicago Board of Trade's Statues (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rookery Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Number One City Datum (approx. ¼ mile away); First Jewish House of Worship (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, May 15, 2019

2. Brooks Building Marker

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Brooks Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, May 15, 2019

3. Brooks Building

marker as seen from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 776 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 26, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.