Silversmith Hotel, Hotel in den Vereinigten Staaten
The Silversmith Hotel is a boutique hotel in a historic building in downtown Chicago. The ten-story structure was completed in 1896 and shows a blend of Romanesque Revival and Chicago School architecture with large windows and steel framing.
The building was completed in 1896 by architect Peter J. Weber and originally served as a jewelry factory center with a light court. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997 and became a member of Historic Hotels of America in 2016.
The name Silversmith reflects the jewelry craftsmanship tradition that once defined this neighborhood. The building reminds visitors today of Chicago's past as a center for jewelry work and commerce.
The hotel sits in downtown Chicago in a central location for exploring museums, theaters, and shopping districts on foot. Its location on Wabash Avenue in a lively neighborhood makes it easy to reach the city's main attractions.
The building features an original light court that supplied natural light to jewelry craftspeople. This architectural feature remains intact and shows how practical design was linked to craft work.
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