Ludington Building, Commercial building in Chicago Loop, United States.
The Ludington Building features a steel frame construction with terra cotta details across its eight-story structure at 1104 South Wabash Avenue.
Completed in 1892, the Ludington Building was commissioned by Mary Ludington Barnes to house the American Book Company publishing operations.
The structure represents the Chicago School architectural movement, incorporating innovative design principles that influenced commercial buildings across North America.
The building now serves as part of Columbia College Chicago campus, providing educational spaces and maintaining its original architectural elements.
This structure stands as the first steel frame building in Chicago to incorporate terra cotta tile as its primary exterior cladding material.
Location: Chicago
Architects: William Le Baron Jenney
GPS coordinates: 41.86893,-87.62634
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:11
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