R.R. Donnelley and Sons Co. Calumet Plant
R.R. Donnelley and Sons Co. Calumet Plant, Printing facility and data center in Chicago, Illinois.
The R.R. Donnelley and Sons Co. Calumet Plant is a former printing facility in Chicago that now operates as a data center and server hosting location. Its structure consists of reinforced concrete with heavy-duty columns and floors built to support industrial machinery and modern server equipment.
The building was constructed between 1912 and 1929 and operated as a major printing facility for catalogs and publications. After printing operations closed in 1993, the structure was repurposed into a data center.
The exterior decorations include symbols representing printing history, while the Memorial Library interior demonstrates the industrial architectural style of the period.
The building is not open to visitors since it operates as a secure data center for financial firms and telecommunications companies. You can view its exterior from the street to appreciate the sturdy industrial architecture of the era.
The building was among the first industrial structures in America specifically designed to house data centers. Its conversion shows how old factory designs could be adapted for an entirely different digital purpose.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
Soldier Field
996 m
Field Museum of Natural History
1.4 km
Northerly Island
1.1 km
Pavilion at Northerly Island
1.3 km
John J. Glessner House
510 m
Balbo Monument
954 m
Henry B. Clarke House
502 m
One Museum Park
1.5 km
Ping Tom Memorial Park
1.4 km
Sky Ride
977 m
Harold Ickes Homes
921 m
Pui Tak Center
1.2 km
Motor Row District
492 m
Chinatown Square
1.2 km
Second Presbyterian Church
585 m
Man with Fish
1.5 km
William W. Kimball House
380 m
Coca-Cola Building
1.4 km
Harriet F. Rees House
230 m
Wheeler-Kohn House
193 m
Maxwell-Briscoe Automobile Company Showroom
847 m
Reid House
248 m
Chinese American Museum of Chicago
1.3 km
Clarke-Ford House
503 m
Chicago Public Library Chinatown Branch
1.2 km
The Platt Luggage Company Building
114 m
American Book Company Building
128 m
Burnham Harbor
1.5 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes