Midwest Athletic Club, Athletic club building in West Garfield Park, Chicago, US
The thirteen-story Midwest Athletic Club features ornamental terra cotta details, large arched windows, and stands at 6 North Hamlin Avenue in Chicago.
Built between 1926 and 1928 by West Side business leaders, the club grew to 2000 members before entering receivership in 1930 and converting to a hotel.
The club provided members with an Olympic swimming pool, gymnasium, handball courts, billiard rooms, library, dining areas, and a grand ballroom.
The building occupies 0.2 acres near Garfield Park, offering convenient access through nearby public transportation options in the West Side neighborhood.
The National Register of Historic Places listed this structure on October 18, 1984, recognizing its architectural design by Michaelsen and Rognstad.
Location: Chicago
GPS coordinates: 41.88110,-87.72110
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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