Here you can find some pictures and posts of notable buildings and architecture in Chicago. Chicago has amazing architecture and one way to soak in views of a lot of the buildings is with a boat cruise!



120 North LaSalle Breaks the Mold

120 North LaSalle Breaks the Mold

by | Architecture

The building at 120 North LaSalle is a fascinating structure to look at from any angle. Down the street from the Bilandic Building, the faade consists of two shades of granite, forming horizontal stripes. Three projecting rectangular grids surround the structure: one...
Chicago Board of Trade Building

Chicago Board of Trade Building

by | Architecture

The Chicago Board of Trade Building has towered over the LaSalle Street ‘canyon’ since its completion in 1930. With 44 floors and standing at 605 feet (184 m), it was Chicago’s tallest building from 1930 until 1965 (when it was surpassed by the Daley...
191 North Wacker Fits Right In

191 North Wacker Fits Right In

by | Architecture

The Chicago Lantern Building at 191 North Wacker may not be quite as famous as its next-door neighbor, 333 Wacker Drive, but it holds its own in the downtown neighborhood. This 516-foot tall (157 m) skyscraper with 37 floors borders the Chicago River, and the...