Streeterville in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
227 East Walton Place Apartment Building
Chicago Landmark
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 25, 2021
1. 227 East Walton Place Apartment Building Marker
227 East Walton Place Apartment Building
Harry Weese, architect
1956
This post-World War II building exemplifies progressive architectural ideals as practiced by one of Chicago's most eclectic and innovative architects of the late 20th century. Weese combined modernist design with references to past architecture, highly unusual and inventive in the context of 1950s-era high-rise design. His use of projecting window bays derived from late 19th-century Chicago School buildings. while the building's deep-red brick cladding, suggesting visual warmth and unpretentiousness, reflects his interest in Scandinavian modernism.
Designated on May 9, 2012
Rahm Emanuel, 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° 53.998′ N, 87° 37.246′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Streeterville. It is on East Walton Place, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 227 East Walton Place, Chicago IL 60611, 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: East Lake Shore Drive (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 860-880 Lake Shore Drive Building
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Also see . . . 227 East Walton Place Apartment Building Landmark Designation Report (City of Chicago). The Commission on Chicago Landmark's final report on the building, including an extensive history and photos.
"The 227 East Walton Place Apartment Building is a significant post-World War II structure by a noteworthy Chicago architect. It is a thirteen-story, 24-unit apartment building designed by Harry Weese, one of Chicagos most eclectic and innovative architects of the modern American architectural movement. Through its incorporation of features inspired by historic Chicago School buildings, including, most distinctively, projecting three-sided bay windows, 227 East Walton Place combines(Submitted on August 31, 2021.)modernist design with references to past architecture, highly unusual and inventive in the context of 1950s-era Chicago high-rise architecture."Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 25, 20212. 227 East Walton Place Apartment Building Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 25, 2021
3. 227 East Walton Place Apartment Building and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 479 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 31, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
