LaSalle-Wacker Building, Art Deco high-rise building in Chicago, United States.
The LaSalle-Wacker Building is an Art Deco high-rise in Chicago located at the intersection of LaSalle Street and Wacker Drive. Its exterior is clad in limestone and granite, rising through 41 stories.
The building was constructed between 1929 and 1930 by the architectural firm Holabird & Root. The original plan for 37 stories was expanded after the firm acquired additional land adjacent to the site.
The building displays geometric patterns and streamlined forms typical of 1930s American architecture. These design choices reflect how cities expanded upward during that era.
The best way to experience the building is to walk around the corner of LaSalle Street and Wacker Drive to observe the stonework and height from street level. The location is easily accessible by public transportation.
A beacon once installed at the roof could be seen from great distances and served as a navigational aid. Today the building's crown is illuminated in cobalt blue at night.
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