Marquette Building (Chicago)
The Marquette Building, completed in 1895, is a Chicago landmark that was built by the George A. Fuller Company and designed by architects Holabird & Roche. The building is currently owned by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. It is located in the community area known as the "Loop" in Cook County, Illinois, United States.
Marquette Building | |
Marquette Building at the northwest corner of Dearborn St. and Adams St. | |
| Location | 140 South Dearborn Street Chicago, Illinois |
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| Coordinates | 41°52′46.2″N 87°37′48.25″W |
| Area | 0.8 acres (0.32 ha) |
| Built | 1895 |
| Architect | Holabird & Roche |
| Architectural style | Chicago |
| NRHP reference No. | 73000697 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | August 17, 1973 |
| Designated NHL | January 7, 1976 |
| Designated CL | June 9, 1975 |
The building was one of the early steel frame skyscrapers of its day, and is considered one of the best examples of the Chicago School of architecture. The building originally had a reddish, terra cotta exterior that, prior to restoration, was somewhat blackened due to decades of Loop soot. It is noted both for its then cutting edge frame and its ornate interior.
Since construction, the building has received numerous awards and honors. It was designated a Chicago Landmark on June 9, 1975, and is considered an architectural masterpiece. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 17, 1973, and named a National Historic Landmark on January 7, 1976. The building's preservation has been a major focus of the Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois. The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation completed an extensive four-year restoration in 2006.