Equitable Building, Commercial skyscraper on Michigan Avenue, Chicago, United States
The Equitable Building at 401 North Michigan Avenue features a rectangular plan with structural bays and a central core, utilizing aluminum curtain walls.
The site marks where Jean Baptiste Point du Sable established the first Euro-American settlement in Chicago during 1789, before industrial development began.
Pioneer Court at the building base includes a fountain commemorating 25 Chicago pioneers and displays a bust of Jean Baptiste Point du Sable.
The building contains 100,000 square feet of public plaza space shared with neighboring structures, providing access to Michigan Avenue Bridge views.
The foundation incorporates cylindrical train cars as caissons due to the proximity to the river and high water table conditions.
Location: Illinois
Inception: 1963
Architects: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
GPS coordinates: 41.88960,-87.62300
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:28
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