Streeterville in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Allerton Hotel
Chicago Landmark
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 27, 2021
1. Allerton Hotel Marker
Allerton Hotel
Murgatroyd & Ogden, architects
1922-24
A rare example of Northern Italian Renaissance Revival architecture applied to a high-rise structure and the city's first building to use a pronounced setback and towers, as encouraged by new municipal zoning laws, it was built by the Allerton House Company, a national chain of "club hotels," and was the home for many years of the Tip-Top-Tap cocktail lounge, where Don McNell hosted his popular "Breakfast Club" radio show.
Designated on April 29, 1998
Richard M. Daley, Mayor
Erected by Commission on Chicago Landmarks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 29, 1998.
Location. 41° 53.703′ N, 87° 37.43′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Streeterville. It is at the intersection of East Huron Avenue and North Michigan Avenue, on the left when traveling east on East Huron Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 701
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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: Magnificent Mile-Midosuji Boulevard Sister Street Agreement (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago (about 400 feet away); Cyrus Hall McCormick (about 400 feet away); Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago's Wastewater System (about 400 feet away); Sidestream Elevated Pool Aeration Project (about 500 feet away); McCormick Double House (about 600 feet away); Memorial to Dentists Killed in the World Wars (about 600 feet away); Woman's Athletic Club (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
Also see . . . Allerton Hotel Landmark Designation Report (City of Chicago).
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 27, 2021
2. Allerton Hotel Marker - wide view
The marker, visible here, is mounted on the building exterior to the left of the main entrance.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 27, 2021
3. Allerton Hotel - looking up
Curt Teich & Co. (courtesy of the Newberry Library), circa 1930
4. The Allerton Hotel postcard
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 595 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 2, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
