Monadnock Building — Attraction in Chicago

Another of Chicago's important architectural landmarks, classic Chicago School architecture... in brick. Fabulous brick building. First designed by Burnham and Root, constructed in 1891. Then a second half, the south portion of the Monadnock, by Holabird and Roche in 1893. I love the incredibly thick brick construction at the base of the Burnham and Root half of the building and the deep set windows. It just feels like a monument. A superior architectural photographic opportunity. Work that...

I got the secret hint that this building was really beautiful on the inside and people often missed out on it when they did walking tours of the city - and that is entirely correct. It reminded me a lot of the Bradbury Building in that everything looked effortlessly cinematic. As a tourist, you must stay on the ground floor, but there are some beautiful shop windows and floor decorations to see. If like me, you’re on a nice walk, and it’s too hot outside, make sure to pass...

This building is incredibly impressive; a model of what every historic building in the city should be. The first floor is like stepping back in time, and everything is pristine. The shops are very fitting for this elegant place too. There are no corporate chains here, instead, one-of-a-kind shops. - Barber, men's and women's shoe stores, shoe shine, tobacco, sandwich, florist, cleaner/tailor,...