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

Office and Studio of Perkins, Fellows & Hamilton, architects

1917

— Chicago Landmark —

Office and Studio of Perkins, Fellows & Hamilton, architects Marker image. Click for full size.

August 25, 2021

1. Office and Studio of Perkins, Fellows & Hamilton, architects Marker

Inscription.
Finely detailed with tapestry brick and carved stone ornament, this Arts & Crafts-influenced facade is an excellent example of the type of designs for which this architectural firm was noted. "Towertown," as the area surrounding the Chicago Water Tower was referred to, was a bohemian enclave of artists' studios, galleries, coffee houses, and nightclubs.

Erected 1993 by Commission on Chicago 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.

Location. 41° 53.835′ N, 87° 37.495′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Streeterville. It is on North Michigan Avenue south of East Pearson Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 814 N Michigan Ave, Chicago IL 60611, 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 Water Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Water Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); DeWitt Clinton Cregier (within shouting distance of this marker); Great World War

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Water Tower & Great Chicago Fire (within shouting distance of this marker); Archbishop Quigley Seminary (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Magnificent Mile-Midosuji Boulevard Sister Street Agreement (about 500 feet away); Hotel St. Benedict Flats (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Also see . . . Chicago Landmarks webpage for Perkins, Fellows & Hamilton Office. This webpage includes historic photographs of the building, a little more information about the building, and links to other Chicago Landmarks. (Submitted on July 14, 2013, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia.)

Office and Studio of Perkins, Fellows & Hamilton, architects Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

August 25, 2021

2. Office and Studio of Perkins, Fellows & Hamilton, architects Marker - wide view

Office and Studio of Perkins, Fellows & Hamilton and Marker image. Click for full size.

August 25, 2021

3. Office and Studio of Perkins, Fellows & Hamilton and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2013, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. This page has been viewed 990 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2021. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.