Buckingham Building - Chicago, IL - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

This striking building is on a quiet block in downtown Chicago between Wabash and Michigan Avenue. It is near Grant Park and the elevated tracks of the Loop.

From a plaque outside the building:

The Buckingham building embodies the Art Deco and Art Moderne design that the renowned architectural firm Holabird & Root utilizes in Chicago. The style is exemplified by strong vertical lines that draw the eye upward to the decorative floral design and recessed darker terra cotta panels that contrast with the cream-colored Milwaukee brick. This contrast creates an illusion of depth and reinforces the vertical nature of an otherwise flat facade. The base of the building is dramatic Art Moderne using stepped, three-story black granite that draws attention to the center of the facade. The building is a distinguished example of the integration of Deco and Moderne features.

Street address: 59 E. Van Buren St. Chicago, IL United States County / Borough / Parish: Cook Year listed: 2000 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering Periods of significance: 1925-1949 Historic function: Commerce/trade Current function: Residential Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 1: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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