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 series list. 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. Marker 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 address: 108 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago IL 60654, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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distance of this marker); The Catholic Charities St. Vincent Center (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington Square Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Washington Square Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mahlon D. Ogden Residence (approx. ¼ mile away); Ellis Chesbrough (approx. ¼ mile away); Former Chicago Historical Society Building (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

More about this marker. The Commission on Chicago Landmarks lists the building's address as 800 North Clark.

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 Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

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

Photographed By Sean Flynn, March 6, 2024

2. Bush Temple of Music Marker

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 March 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2024, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 6, 2024, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.