National Register of Historic Places

Fairbanks, Morse and Company Building

Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Listed
November 16, 1988
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
88002233

About this property

The Fairbanks, Morse and Company Building is a historic commercial building located at 900 S. Wabash Ave. in the South Loop, Chicago, Illinois. The building served as the national headquarters of Fairbanks, Morse and Company from 1907 to 1937. The company sold a variety of agricultural equipment; while it was originally known for its scales, by 1907 it was best known for producing internal combustion engines. At its peak, the company was one of the largest engine makers in the world, and it was particularly dominant in the diesel engine market. The headquarters building is a seven-story Chicago school building designed by Christian Eckstorm. While the company moved to a larger headquarters at 606 S. Michigan Ave. in 1937, the Wabash Avenue building is the best-preserved remnant of its historic significance and still bears the company's name above the second floor. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 16, 1988.

Location

900 S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
41.87022, -87.62604

Categories

AGRICULTURE
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Sources

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When was Fairbanks, Morse and Company Building listed on the National Register?

Fairbanks, Morse and Company Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 16, 1988.

What type of historic resource is Fairbanks, Morse and Company Building?

Fairbanks, Morse and Company Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Fairbanks, Morse and Company Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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