Riverside Plaza, Art Deco skyscraper in downtown Chicago, US
Description
Riverside Plaza is a 26-story Art Deco skyscraper in downtown Chicago that rises along the Chicago River with an open-air plaza design. The structure provides substantial office space and creates a public connection between the street level and the waterfront.
History
The building opened in 1929 as the home of the Chicago Daily News, one of the city's major newspapers at that time. It marked an important shift in urban development by introducing the first air-rights structure built above railroad tracks in America.
Culture
The building displays carved stone reliefs showing important journalism figures, serving as a reminder of its past as a center for newspaper production. These artistic details reflect how the press shaped Chicago's identity.
Practical
The building connects directly to public transportation and sits within Chicago's central business district for easy access. Visitors can explore the public plaza area and enjoy the waterfront path along the river.
Did you know?
During the 1929 opening ceremony, President Herbert Hoover personally pressed a button to start the newspaper printing presses. This symbolic moment linked the nation's leadership directly to the machinery that delivered news to Chicago.
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