Architecture of Illinois

Architecture and buildings of Chicago, Illinois. Including many building of the Chicago Style.

1865 – Lloyd & Jones Building, Chicago, Illinois

Designed by by the Architectural Iron Works of New York. Described as “Elevation of front of a portion of building built for Alex.

1865 – Tuttle Building, Chicago, Illinois

Front elevation for Fred Tuttle and others, Chicago by the Architectural Iron Works of New York. Described as “Elevation of Front of Building erected for F.

1869 – Water Tower, Chicago, Illinois

Architect: W.W. Boyington

The old Water Tower and Chicago Avenue Pumping Station are the only public buildings to survive in this area on Michigan Avenue destroyed by the Fire of 1871.

1873 – New Goverment Buildings, Chicago, Illinois

Architect: Alfred B. Mullett

Design for a Federal building containing Custom House, Court House and Post Office. Most of Mullett’s plan was constructed with a simpler roofline.

1884 – Pullman Building, Chicago, Illinois

Architect: Solon S. Beman

Constructed of red granite, brick, and terra cotta at the corner of Adams and Michigan (across from the Art Institute),

1884 – The Adams Express Building, Chicago

Architect: George H. Edbrooke

At 183-189 Dearborn Street, was probably the most imposing old-style structure in Chicago. Particularly noticeable is the magnificent granite arch as its portal.

1885c – Ryerson Building, Chicago, Illinois

Architect: Adler & Sullivan

Demolished 1939.

1888 – Plan for First Presbyterian Church, Peoria, Illinois

Architect: Warren H. Hayes

Published in the American Architect and Building News, July 7, 1888.

1889 – Auditorium Building, Chicago, Illinois