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The Rookery

An 1888 office building in the Loop with a dazzling light-filled lobby remodeled by Frank Lloyd Wright. Free to look in during business hours.

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Open
Lobby open weekdays; guided tours on selected days
Price
Free lobby; tours are paid
Time Needed
30 minutes
Address
209 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60604Google MapsApple Maps
Getting There
Quincy or LaSalle/Van Buren stations ('L').

Why Go

Designed by Burnham and Root, the Rookery is one of the oldest high-rises in Chicago. Its two-story light court, redone in white marble and gold by Wright in 1905, is one of the most beautiful interiors in the city.

Nearby

Willis Tower Skydeck5 min walk · Must-SeeThe Chicago Picasso and the Loop's Public Art9 min walkArt Institute of Chicago11 min walk · Must-SeeChicago Theatre13 min walk

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