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

Jones Hall

7 West Madison Street

— Holabird & Roche, Architects, 1904 —

Jones Hall Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, January 31, 2024

1. Jones Hall Marker

Inscription. Jones Hall is dedicated to Tony Jones, CBE, in honor of his steadfast service and commitment to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Serving as SAIC President (1986-1992, 1996-2008) and Chancellor (2008-2011), Jones embodied a vision and passion that continues to influence the advancement of SAIC and its mission to educate the art and design leaders who shape our culture.

Erected 2011 by The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1986.

Location. 41° 52.917′ N, 87° 37.692′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in The Loop District. It is on West Madison Street west of State Street, on the left when traveling west. The marker is near the north entrance into the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 West Madison Street, Chicago IL 60602, 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

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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 Building (here, next to this marker); State Street (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Reliance Building (about 400 feet away); The Heyworth Building (about 400 feet away); Inland Steel Company Building (about 400 feet away); Inland Steel Building (about 400 feet away); Majestic Building and Theatre (about 400 feet away); Old Saint Mary's Cathedral (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

More about this marker. A Chicago Landmark plaque is on the other side of this doorway.

Regarding Jones Hall. The building, called the Chicago Building, was converted into dormitories for the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) in 1997.

Also see . . . The End of an Era: F Sits Down with Tony Jones. F, a news magazine published by SAIC, interviewed Tony Jones

Chicago Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, January 31, 2024

2. Chicago Building

The marker is near the doorway that is on the right side of this photo.

upon his retirement in 2011. (Submitted on January 5, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 59 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on January 5, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 2. submitted on February 1, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.