35 East Wacker
35 East Wacker, also known as the Jewelers' Building,[4] is a 40-story 159 m (522 ft) historic building in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is located at the intersections of Wabash Avenue, and facing the Chicago River. It was built from 1925 to 1927. It was co-designed by Joachim G. Giaver and Frederick P. Dinkelberg.[5]
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Former names | Pure Oil Building North American Life Building Jewelers Building |
General information | |
Type | Commercial offices |
Location | 35 E. Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois |
Coordinates | 41.8865°N 87.6268°W |
Construction started | 1925 |
Completed | 1927 |
Height | |
Roof | 523 ft (159 m) |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 40 |
Design and construction | |
Architect | Joachim G. Giaver Frederick P. Dinkelberg |
Main contractor | Starrett-Dilks Company |
North American Life Insurance Building | |
U.S. Historic district Contributing property | |
Architectural style | Neoclassical |
Part of | Michigan–Wacker Historic District (ID78001124) |
Designated CP | 1978 |
References | |
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References
- 35 East Wacker at Emporis
- "35 East Wacker". SkyscraperPage.
- 35 East Wacker at Structurae
- "The Jewelers' Building" on the 35 East Wacker Drive website. Accessed: 2011-01-30
- Commission on Chicago Landmarks Chicago Landmarks Archived 2008-02-27 at the Wayback Machine (2008) p.16
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