Chicago Illinois - Auditorium Building - AkA - Roosevelt University - Facade

The Auditorium Building in Chicago is one of the best-known designs of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan. Completed in 1889, the building is located on South Michigan Avenue, at the northwest corner of Michigan Avenue and Congress Parkway. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1975.It was designated a Chicago Landmark on September 15, 1976. In addition, it is a historic district contributing property for the Chicago Landmark Historic Michigan Boulevard District.

Since 1947, the Auditorium Building has been the home of Roosevelt University.

The Auditorium Theatre is part of the Auditorium Building and is located at 50 East Congress Parkway. The theater was the first home of the Chicago Civic Opera and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Location:430 S. Michigan Ave.

Chicago

Illinois 60605

United States

Built:1889

Architect:Dankmar Adler; Louis Sullivan

Architectural style:Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements

Governing body:Private

NRHP Reference#:7000023

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