Pontiac Building, Historic skyscraper in Printer's Row, Chicago, US
The Pontiac Building rises 14 stories with brick and terracotta facades, featuring three tiers of bay windows along Dearborn Street and Federal Street.
Completed in 1891, the Pontiac Building represents the oldest surviving structure by Holabird & Roche in downtown Chicago following the Great Fire of 1871.
The building exemplifies the Chicago School architectural movement with its steel frame construction, large windows, and emphasis on vertical lines.
Located at 542 South Dearborn Street, the Pontiac Building combines office spaces with residential units in a National Register of Historic Places structure.
The building's limestone piers with decorated capitals support the first two floors, while terracotta soffits accent the second-floor window arrangements.
Location: Chicago
Inception: 1891
Architects: Holabird & Root
Architectural style: Chicago School
Floors above the ground: 14
Made from material: brick, terracotta
Address: 542 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60605
GPS coordinates: 41.87472,-87.62889
Latest update: March 14, 2025 16:07
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