Sheridan Plaza Hotel, Hotel in den Vereinigten Staaten
Sheridan Plaza Hotel is a 12-story red brick building at the corner of Wilson and Sheridan Road in Chicago. Built between 1919 and 1921 with 400 rooms, it features terra cotta decorations including gargoyle griffins at the top corners.
The building opened in 1921 and was the first tall building in Chicago's Uptown area, marking a time of rapid neighborhood growth. Architect Walter W. Ahlschlager designed it during a period when restaurants, theaters, and offices were rapidly developing in the area.
The name comes from nearby Sheridan Road and the Uptown neighborhood. During the Jazz Age of the 1920s, it was a social hub where locals and travelers gathered for events and entertainment.
The building sits at a busy street corner and is easy to spot while walking through Uptown. You can view the original terra cotta details and brick work from the street and appreciate the early 1920s architectural style.
The hotel was a popular venue for weddings and dances during the Prohibition era because of its location in a lively entertainment district. After closing, it was restored in 2009 and converted into luxury apartments while preserving its historical character.
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