35 East Wacker Drive Building

Click for Larger View     Address: 35 E. Wacker Dr.
Year Built: 1925-27
Architect: Giaver & Dinkelberg
Date Designated a Chicago Landmark:
February 9, 1994

Corner Clock This 40-story building was the tallest outside of New York City at the time of its construction. Designed as the "Jeweler's Building," it originally housed a parking garage on the second through 22d floors. The building's terra cotta-clad, classical design marks it as one of the most prominent high-rise statements of the so-called City Beautiful Movement. It is also the most notable work of the partnership of Joachim Giaver and Frederick Dinkelberg, who had spent most of their architectural careers with the firm of D.H. Burnham & Company.

Dome     Window Detail

Terra Cotta
The Loop
 
1.Exterior, photo by CCL
2.Corner Clock, photo by CCL
3.Dome, photo by CCL
4.Window Detail, photo by CCL