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

Inscription.
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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (approx. 0.2 miles away); Eli M. Schulman Playground

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Bryan Lathrop House (approx. ¼ mile away); Chicago Water Tower (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Water Tower (approx. ¼ mile away); DeWitt Clinton Cregier (approx. ¼ mile away); Great World War (approx. ¼ mile away); Office and Studio of Perkins, Fellows & Hamilton, architects (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

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 Chicago’s 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 modernist
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 25, 2021

2. 227 East Walton Place Apartment Building Marker - wide view
design with references to past architecture, highly unusual and inventive in the context of 1950s-era Chicago high-rise architecture."

(Submitted on August 31, 2021.)

227 East Walton Place Apartment Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

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 150 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 31, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.