Chicago Architectural Landmarks
Chicago’s architectural landscape spans from early 20th-century engineering to bold modernism. This collection features historic structures like the 1922 Wells Street Bridge and the Strauss Trunnion bascule design of the St. Charles Air Line Bridge. Modern icons include the residential Lake Point Tower and the civic hubs of the Richard J. Daley Center and James R. Thompson Center. The ornate Chicago Theatre and the Georgian-style Lathrop House in the Gold Coast neighborhood showcase the city's diverse heritage.
A Chicago Theatre
The Chicago Theatre, originally known as the Balaban and Katz Chicago Theatre, is a landmark theater located on North State Street in the…
B Richard J. Daley Center
The Richard J. Daley Center, also known by its open courtyard Daley Plaza and named after longtime mayor Richard J.
C James R. Thompson Center
A real architectural marvel which houses more than 50 state offices, galleries, shops, cultural venues and much more.
D Wells Street Bridge
The Wells Street Bridge is a bascule bridge over the Chicago River, in downtown Chicago, Illinois, United States, which was built in 1922.
E Lake Point Tower
Although not publicly accessible, this residential skyscraper is one of the most iconic sights of Chicago.
F St. Charles Air Line Bridge
The St. Charles Air Line Bridge is a Strauss Trunnion bascule bridge which spans the Chicago River in Chicago, Illinois.
Lathrop House
The Lathrop House, also known as the Bryan Lathrop House, is a Georgian style house at 120 E Bellevue Place in the Gold Coast neighborhood…
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