The Loop District in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fairbanks Morse & Company Building
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 15, 2016
1. Fairbanks Morse & Company Building Marker
Building
Has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
By the United States
Department of Interior
Built 1906
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 41° 52.222′ N, 87° 37.565′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in The Loop District. It can be reached from the intersection of South Wabash Avenue and 9th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 900 South Wabash 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: Harold Brignadello (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Crane Company Building (about 400 feet away); 910 South Michigan (about 500 feet away); Ludington Building (about 500 feet away); Johnson Publishing Company Building (about 500 feet away); John A. Logan (about 700 feet away); Aaron Montgomery Ward Gardens (about 800 feet away); Hotel Somerset (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
Regarding Fairbanks Morse & Company Building. “The Burnham Park building was originally home to Fairbanks, Morse
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Also see . . .
1. Fairbanks Morse & Company Building. (PDF) National Register of Historic Places Registration Form, 1988. (Submitted on November 22, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
2. Fairbanks, Morse and Company Building,. 38 E 9th St. Chicago, Illinois, Clio. (Submitted on November 22, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 15, 2016
2. Fairbanks Morse & Company Building Marker
Fairfax Lofts hosts 36 loft units in the Fairfax Morse Building at 900 S. Wabash.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 15, 2016
3. Fairbanks Morse & Company Building Marker
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 15, 2016
4. Fairbanks Morse & Company Building
“Ornamental cast iron trim delineates the showroom and second-floor office area.” — National Register Form
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 15, 2016
5. Fairbanks Morse & Company Building
This 7 story building was designed by architect Christian Eckstrom and built in 1906.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 15, 2016
6. Fairbanks Morse & Company Building
“The structure is timber framed, sheathed in a warm red face brick on the north and east primary facades. Common brick sheaths the south and west secondary facades.” — National Register Form.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 15, 2016
7. Cast Iron Ornament
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 15, 2016
8. Chicago Shakedown 50
Soldier Field July 3-4-5, 2015
Soldier Field July 3-4-5, 2015
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,118 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 3. submitted on November 25, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 22, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 8. submitted on November 25, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
