Second Leiter Building, Commercial building in Loop District, Chicago, United States.
The Second Leiter Building stands eight stories tall, constructed with a combination of brick, granite, steel, and glass at State Street and Congress.
Architect William Le Baron Jenney completed this structure in 1891, utilizing innovative steel frame technology that influenced the development of modern skyscrapers.
The building served as home to major retailers including Siegel Cooper Company and later became the downtown flagship location for Sears, Roebuck and Company.
Located at 401 South State Street, the building extends across an entire city block with each floor offering 50,000 square feet of space.
The building features nine distinct bays on its State Street facade, separated by wide pilasters and topped with simple capitals.
Location: Chicago
Inception: 1891
Architects: William Le Baron Jenney
Floors above the ground: 8
Made from material: brick, granite, steel, glass
GPS coordinates: 41.87640,-87.62738
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:43
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