The Loop District in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Rookery Building
Burnham and Root, architects
— 1886 —
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2011
1. Rookery Building Marker
Its powerful exterior softened by John Root’s lively ornament, the Rookery typifies the 1880s' lingering picturesque attitude toward commercial architecture. A transitional structure in the evolution of modern architecture, it employs both masonry wall-bearing and skeletal frame construction techniques.
Designated a Chicago Landmark on July 5, 1972 by the City Council of Chicago.
Richard J. Daley, Mayor
Erected 1972 by Commission of Chicago Historical and Architectural Landmarks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1906.
Location. 41° 52.749′ N, 87° 37.925′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in The Loop District. Marker is at the intersection of South LaSalle Street and West Adams Street, on the left when traveling south on South LaSalle Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 209 South LaSalle Street, Chicago IL 60604, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Continental and Commercial Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Standard Time System in the United States
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Regarding Rookery Building. The Rookery Building has been "further enhanced by Frank Lloyd Wright's reworking of the atrium and William Drummond's elevator lobbies." Chicago's Famous Buildings by Franz Schulze and Kevin Harrington.
Also see . . . Chicago Landmarks: Rookery Building. (Submitted on October 1, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Additional keywords. Frank Lloyd Wright
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2011
2. Rookery Building Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2011
3. William Drummond's elevator lobby
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2011
4. The Central Atrium by Frank Lloyd Wright
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2011
5. The Central Atrium by Frank Lloyd Wright
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 834 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 1, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
