First Leiter Building, Steel-framed office building in Chicago, US
The First Leiter Building featured a five-story structure with large plate glass windows and iron framing at the intersection of Wells and Monroe Streets.
Completed in 1879 by architect William Le Baron Jenney, the building integrated iron skeletal framing, terra cotta fireproofing, and vertical elevators for commercial purposes.
The structure represented the Chicago School of Architecture movement, emphasizing the combination of functional design with modern construction materials in commercial buildings.
The building supported substantial weight capacities of 250 pounds per square foot on each floor, making it suitable for retail and wholesale operations.
The architectural design incorporated an early version of steel skeleton construction, establishing foundations for future skyscraper development in urban environments.
Location: Chicago
Inception: 1879
GPS coordinates: 41.88100,-87.63428
Latest update: March 17, 2025 08:46
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