Near North in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Bush Temple of Music

J.E.O. Pridmore, architect; 1901

— Chicago Landmark —

Bush Temple of Music Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, March 6, 2024

1. Bush Temple of Music Marker

Inscription. This building was constructed as the headquarters and showroom for the Bush and Gerts Piano Company, one of Chicago's leading piano manufacturing companies in the early twentieth century. It stands as a rare example of a commercial building designed in the French Renaissance Revival style, defined by its Old World charm, elaborate roofline, and finely crafted details, including capitals decorated with musical intruments.

Designated on June 27, 2001
Richard M. Daley, Mayor

Erected 2001 by Commission on Chicago Landmarks; City of Chicago.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission, and the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

Location. 41° 53.807′ N, 87° 37.904′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Near North. It is on West Chicago Avenue west of North Clark Street. The marker is near the entrance on the south side of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal

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address: 108 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago IL 60654, 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: Arts of Life (within shouting distance of this marker); (Former) Cosmopolitan State Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); The Catholic Charities St. Vincent Center (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Victor F. Lawson House YMCA (about 600 feet away); Washington Square Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Washington Square Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mahlon D. Ogden Residence (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

More about this marker. The Commission on Chicago Landmarks

Photographed by Sean Flynn, March 6, 2024

2. Bush Temple of Music Marker

lists the building's address as 800 North Clark.

Regarding Bush Temple of Music. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.

Also see . . .
1. Bush Temple of Music. A 2000 landmark designation report from the Commission on Chicago Landmarks (Submitted on March 6, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

2. Chicagology: Bush Temple of Music. (Submitted on March 6, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
3. Preservation Chicago: Bush Temple of Music Celebrates Project Completion. (Submitted on March 6, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Bush Temple of Music image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, March 6, 2024

3. Bush Temple of Music

The marker can be seen bottom center, just behind the red car.

Photographed by Chicago History Museum, circa 1905

4. Bush Temple of Music

This early 20th century photo shows the Bush Temple of Music from the southeast

Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 276 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 6, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.