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

Fisher Building

D.H. Burnham and Company, architects; 1896

— Chicago Landmark —

Fisher Building Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, February 14, 2024

1. Fisher Building Marker

Inscription.
A remarkably light and open facade, enlivened by terra-cotta fish, eagles, salamanders, and other ornamental forms makes the Fisher Building an original and fanciful design within the tradition of the Chicago school. The taller 1907 addition to the north repeats most elements of the original design.

Designated a Chicago Landmark on June 7, 1978 by the City Council of Chicago.
Michael A. Bilandic, Mayor

Erected 1978 by Commission on Chicago Historical and Architectural Landmarks; City of Chicago.

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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 41° 52.63′ N, 87° 37.748′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in The Loop District. It is on South Dearborn Street north of Van Buren Street. The marker is a short distance from the entrance to the 7-Eleven in the Fisher Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 343 South Dearborn Street, Chicago IL 60604, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Dearborn Street (a few steps from this marker); Old Colony Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Williams (about 400 feet away); State Street (about 400 feet away); Harold Washington (about 500 feet away); Leiter II Building (about 500 feet away); First Jewish House of Worship (about 500 feet away); The DePaul Center (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Dearborn Street (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . .
1. Fisher Building. Chicagology website entry (Submitted on February 14, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

2. Fisher Building (Chicago).

Fisher Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, February 14, 2024

2. Fisher Building

Wikipedia entry:
Links to South Dearborn Street--Printing House Row Historic District, National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on December 5, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Fisher Building (Van Buren Street entrance) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, February 14, 2024

3. Fisher Building (Van Buren Street entrance)

The building's unique ornamental flourishes can be seen on its south end. The elevated train track (the "L") that runs over Van Buren is at the top of the photo.

Fisher Building ornamental features image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, February 14, 2024

4. Fisher Building ornamental features

A close-up of the carvings above the building's south entrance

Fisher Building (1971) image. Click for full size.

Historic American Buildings Survey (Library of Congress), circa February 1971

5. Fisher Building (1971)

A 1971 photo of the part of the building that is home to today's historical marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 480 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 14, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 4. submitted on February 16, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 5. submitted on February 14, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.