Quick Facts
| City | Chicago |
| Country | United States of America |
| Year | 1908 - 1910 |
| Floors | 21 |
| Height | 88.4 m / 290 ft |
Realization
| Architect |
Marshall and Fox (Benjamin Marshall) |
| Developer |
John and Tracy Drake |
Building Info
| Alias |
Blackstone Hotel |
| Address | 636 South Michigan Avenue |
| Materials |
steel frame red brick terra cotta trim |
| Style |
Beaux-Arts |
| Status | Completed |
Notes
- Named after Timothy Blackstone, the president of the Illinois Central Railroad.
- Built at the site of the mansion of Timothy Blackstone.
- This hotel hosted at least twelve U.S. presidents.
- The hotel closed in 1999 to be converted into condominiums, but reopened in 2008 as a hotel.