National Historic Landmark

Marquette Building

Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Listed
August 16, 1973
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
73000697

About this property

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 Chicago, Illinois, United States. 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.

Location

140 S. Dearborn St.
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
41.88002, -87.62964

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Chicago Federal Center
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Nearby Battles

Fort Dearborn Massacre August 15 1812
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0.1 mi

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When was Marquette Building listed on the National Register?

Marquette Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 16, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Marquette Building?

Marquette Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Marquette Building a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Marquette Building has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Marquette Building?

The period of significance for Marquette Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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