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

The Donohue Building

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2011

1. The Donohue Building Marker

Inscription. Built in 1883, the Donohue Building was the first large printing factory in historic Printing House Row. The Annex was added in 1913. The Donohue Buildings served until 1971 as the headquarters of the M.A. Donohue Publishing Company, a well known publisher of classic children’s literature. The building achieved another first in Chicago’s history in 1979, becoming the first of the city’s factory lofts to undergo conversion into a residential condominium.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.

Location. 41° 52.384′ N, 87° 37.747′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in The Loop District. It is on South Dearborn Street north of West Polk Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 711 South Dearborn Street, Chicago IL 60605, 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: Rowe Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Ferd Kramer Memorial Garden (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ferd Kramer (about 500 feet away); The Morton Building / Hotel Blake (about 700 feet away); Brunswick Corporation Headquarters

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); The 19th Amendment (approx. 0.2 miles away); ... I'm Speaking. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2011

2. The Donohue Building

The marker is located to the left of the entrance.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2011

3. The Donohue Building

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 3,474 times since then and 177 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 2, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.