Phenix Building, Office building in Chicago, US.
The Phenix Building stood 151 feet tall with eleven stories, featuring white marble interiors and Cuban mahogany woodwork throughout its corridors and offices.
Construction began in 1886 and required one year to complete at a cost of one million dollars, using structural steel frame methods and Vert Island Stone.
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 contained five elevators and 125,000 square feet of commercial space, serving multiple railway industry tenants due to its location near terminals.
Frederick C. Austin donated the building to Northwestern University in 1929 to fund business executive training scholarships before its demolition in 1957.
Architects: Burnham and Root
Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture
Elevators: 5
GPS coordinates: 41.87800,-87.63140
Latest update: March 17, 2025 08:46
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