Monadnock Building
The last masonry skyscraper ever built reveals a transitional moment in architectural history.

šŸ“œ Historic 16-story skyscraper in Chicago's Loop, built in two phases, showcasing a transition in architectural history.
šŸ” Recognized as a Chicago Architectural Landmark and National Historic Landmark, it is also the tallest load-bearing brick building ever constructed, completed in 1891 and 1893.

Why Go

šŸ›ļø Witness a unique architectural transition from load-bearing masonry to skeleton-frame construction
šŸ™ļø Explore one of the world's tallest commercial buildings with load-bearing masonry walls and innovative features like ornate aluminum staircases
šŸ“ø Admire its distinctive stripped-down facade and undulating bay windows
šŸš¶ Easily accessible via public transport (Jackson station of the O'Hare Blue Line)

Tips

šŸ’” Observe the differences between the northern (Burnham & Root, 1891, load-bearing) and southern (Holabird & Roche, 1893, skeleton-frame) halves.
šŸš‡ Easily accessible via Jackson station of the O'Hare Blue Line.

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