Brooks Building, Commercial high-rise in Chicago Loop, US
The Brooks Building at 223 West Jackson Boulevard rises 180 meters with 12 floors of orange-brown and green terra cotta ornamentation and large windows.
The architectural firm Holabird & Roche designed this steel-framed structure in 1909, marking a significant period in early skyscraper development in Chicago.
The Brooks Building received Chicago Landmark status in 1997, representing the influential Chicago School architectural movement of the late 19th century.
Four elevators service the building's occupants, while its location in the Loop provides direct access to multiple transportation options and business districts.
The building combines terracotta decorative elements with a steel frame structure, demonstrating early innovations in high-rise construction techniques.
Location: Chicago
Inception: 1909
Architects: William Holabird, Martin Roche
Architectural style: Chicago School
Floors above the ground: 12
Elevators: 4
Elevation above the sea: 180 m
Made from material: terracotta, steel
Address: 223 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60606 60606
GPS coordinates: 41.87781,-87.63477
Latest update: March 17, 2025 08:46
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