River North in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Chicago Varnish Company Buliding
1895
| | Henry Ives Cobb, Architect | |
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, February 25, 2025
1. Chicago Varnish Company Buliding Marker
This historic building's facade is protected by a preservation easement donated to the Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois
Erected by Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 41° 53.348′ N, 87° 37.761′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in River North. It is on West Kinzie Street near North Dearborn Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is one of several in the window of Harry Caray's restaurant. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33 West Kinzie Street, 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: Chicago Varnish Company Building (here, next to this marker); James C. "Jim" Tyree (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Courthouse Plaza (about 400 feet away); Chicago's First Movable Bridge (about 400 feet away); Marina City (about 400 feet away); Trail Blazer (about 500 feet away); IBM Building (about 500 feet away); Bataan-Corregidor Memorial Bridge (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
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The Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois is most commonly known as Landmarks Illinois. It was formed in 1971 after the demolition of the Chicago Stock Exchange Building.
Regarding Chicago Varnish Company Buliding. Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse has occupied this building since 1987, when it was founded by its namesake, the famed baseball announcer for the Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox and St. Louis Cardinals.
Also see . . . 33 West Kinzie: Part of Chicago's History. A history of the building that now houses Harry Caray's Restaurant. (Submitted on December 19, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean Flynn, October 18, 2023
2. Chicago Varnish Company Building markers
At the top is a Chicago Landmark tablet; the Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois marker is below it. To the right is one denoting the property as being on the National Register of Historic Places.
Photographed by Sean Flynn
3. Harry Caray's
The tablets are behind the window on the left.
Photographed by Sean Flynn, October 18, 2023
4. Chicago Varnish Company Building (Kinzie and Dearborn streets)
Directly behind the Chicago Varnish Company Building is the Marina City complex, which includes the Chicago Hotel in the rectangular building and the two towers in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 19, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 19, 2023, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
