Phenix Building, Office building in Chicago, US.
The Phenix Building was an office building in Chicago with eleven stories and a light-colored stone facade. Inside, the offices and corridors featured white marble and Cuban mahogany woodwork, giving the interior spaces an elegant appearance.
The building was constructed in 1886 and represented an innovation through its use of steel frame construction. It stood for nearly seven decades before being demolished in 1957.
The architectural firm Burnham and Root designed this Romanesque Revival structure with a grand entrance arch spanning 24 feet into the main lobby.
The building was situated near railway terminals, making it convenient for tenants in the railroad industry. Five elevators provided vertical circulation that was modern for its time.
Owner Frederick C. Austin donated the building to Northwestern University in 1929 to fund business executive training scholarships. This gift reflected his commitment to supporting education.
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