London Guarantee Building, Beaux-Arts building in Chicago Loop, United States.
The London Guarantee Building is a 22-story structure in the Beaux-Arts style featuring a distinctive cupola with a ringed colonnade and stone facades adorned with Corinthian columns and Roman figures. Its elaborate exterior combines classical elements with refined proportions and detailed ornamentation throughout.
The structure was completed in 1923 by architect Alfred S. Alschuler for the London Guarantee & Accident Company and stands on the former location of Fort Dearborn. This site traces Chicago's founding era to its modern architectural prominence.
The building housed the London House Jazz Club from the 1950s through the early 1970s, establishing itself as a major venue for jazz performances. Musicians like Oscar Peterson and Frank Sinatra performed here regularly during this influential era.
The building now operates as LondonHouse Chicago hotel with accommodations overlooking Michigan Avenue Bridge and the Chicago River nearby. You can explore the interior or appreciate the exterior architecture from street level.
The building features a three-level rooftop outdoor space offering views across the city, creating a distinctive vantage point. It stands as one of four historic 1920s skyscrapers that frame the Michigan Avenue Bridge and shape the riverfront skyline.
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