Elgin Tower Building

The Elgin Tower Building is a 15-story office structure in downtown Elgin standing at approximately 57 meters high. Its distinctive facade features stepped-back levels and geometric ornamental details characteristic of Art Deco design.

The building was constructed in 1929 to house the Home National Bank but faced financial troubles during the Great Depression. The bank declared bankruptcy in 1932, marking a turning point in the structure's ownership history.

The building represents one of two Art Deco structures in town and displays the geometric ornaments that define this architectural style. Its stepped facade continues to shape the appearance of downtown today.

The structure is located downtown and equipped with two elevators for convenient access to the upper floors. Following a comprehensive renovation in 2016, the office spaces were converted into residential apartments, fundamentally changing the building's purpose.

The structure was purchased and restored by William Stickling, and is now maintained by the William R. Stickling Charitable Foundation. The foundation continues to preserve this landmark, which earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.

Location: Elgin

Inception: 1929

Architectural style: Art Deco architecture

Floors above the ground: 15

Elevators: 2

Height: 56.69 m

Part of: Elgin Downtown Commercial District

Address: 100 East Chicago Street

GPS coordinates: 42.03944,-88.28444

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:05