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

(Former) Chicago City Bank & Trust Company

Abraham Epstein, architect; 1929-30

— Chicago Landmark —

(Former) Chicago City Bank & Trust Company Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 17, 2026

1. (Former) Chicago City Bank & Trust Company Marker

Inscription. When it opened in 1930, this Art Deco-style bank building projected a stylish image to what was one of the busiest commercial districts in Chicago. Characteristics of the Art Deco include the building's sleek limestone façade, geometric ornament, and stepped-back parapet. The grand banking hall features a 28-foot-tall ceiling, rich marble finishes and decorative bronze metalwork.

Designated on October 8, 2008 Richard M. Daley, Mayor

Erected by Commission on Chicago Landmarks, City of Chicago.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco, and the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.

Location. 41° 46.779′ N, 87° 38.736′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Englewood. It is on West 63rd Street west of South Halsted Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 815 West 63rd Street, Chicago IL 60621, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Chicago’s South

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Side. It is also in the American Midwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Ogden Park World War II Memorial Water Fountain (approx. 0.6 miles away); Truevine Missionary Baptist Church Building (approx. ¾ mile away); Ogden Nature Garden (approx. 0.8 miles away); Canaan Baptist Church of Christ Building (approx. 0.8 miles away); Yale Apartments (approx. 0.8 miles away); Robert Lindblom Technical High School Building (approx. 1.4 miles away); (Former) Marquette Park State Bank (approx. 2 miles away); Fountain of Time (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Regarding (Former) Chicago City Bank & Trust Company. The building today is occupied by a branch of US Bank.

Also see . . .
1. Chicago City Bank and Trust Company (Former).

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 17, 2026

2. (Former) Chicago City Bank & Trust Company Marker

From the Commission on Chicago Landmarks website.

Excerpt: "It was designed by Abraham Epstein, an accomplished Chicago architect and engineer who also designed the Stock Yards National Bank (a designated Chicago Landmark) five years earlier. The building is situated at W. 63rd and Halsted Streets, the commercial heart of the Englewood neighborhood which, during the 1920s, boasted the second busiest retail area in Chicago."

(Submitted on October 18, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

2. What's That Building? The Chicago City Bank & Trust. A history of the building from Chicago Public Media.

Excerpt: "The US Bank building stands in contrast to the surrounding short, modern buildings. Designed by Abraham Epstein, the building opened as the Chicago City Bank & Trust on Feb. 24, 1930. It was the latest in Englewood's dazzling streetscape that included the nearby Southtown and Englewood theaters.

"Inside, a small lobby with a handsome brass staircase opens to a giant bank floor. The ceiling is intricately carved and tall windows let in natural light. The elevators and doorway leading to the vault are designed
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 17, 2026

3. (Former) Chicago City Bank & Trust Company Building
with ornate brass details."

(Submitted on October 18, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

(Former) Chicago City Bank & Trust Company Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 17, 2026

4. (Former) Chicago City Bank & Trust Company Building

Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 18, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.