The Loop District in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Blackstone Hotel
Marshall & Fox, architects
| | 1910 | |
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 2, 2016
1. Blackstone Hotel Marker
An outstanding example of Modern French style of Beaux-Arts Classical architecture. As one of the city's earliest luxury hotels, it became the "Hotel of Presidents," serving as host to a dozen U.S. Presidents, including Woodrow Wilson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and John F. Kennedy. It was named for railroad magnate Timothy Blackstone, whose mansion formerly stood on the site.
Erected 1998 by Commission of 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 Former U.S. Presidents: #28 Woodrow Wilson, the Former U.S. Presidents: #32 Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy, and the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission series lists.
Location. 41° 52.393′ N, 87° 37.484′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in The Loop District. It is on East Balboa Avenue near South Michigan Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 66 East Balboa Avenue, 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: Merle Reskin Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker);
this page online
More about this marker. This marker is located on the left side of the hotel entrance.
Also see . . .
1. Our Story. The Blackstone website entry (Submitted on May 14, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Blackstone Hotel. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 14, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 2, 2016
2. Blackstone Hotel Entrance and Marker
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 2, 2016
3. Blackstone Hotel
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 2, 2016
4. Blackstone Hotel
Photographed by Wikipedia, circa 1912
5. Blackstone Hotel
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 16, 2016
6. Blackstone Hotel
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 16, 2016
7. Blackstone Hotel
Showing the heavily modified upper stories on the east side.
Photographed by National Geographic, 1919
8. The Middle Section of Michigan Avenue
“The Finest Street in the World”
“The Finest Street in the World”
This photo by Kaufmann & Fabry Co. appeared in National Geographic Magazine, January and June, 1919, Vol. XXXV. The Blackstone Hotel dominates the row of “the city's best hotels” along Grant Park.Internet Archive
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,011 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 3, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 6, 7, 8. submitted on November 20, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
