The Reliance Building is a major architectural landmark whose design foreshadows the skyscraper designs of Mies van der...
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Cross Streets: Near the intersection of W Washington St and N State St/E Washington St
1 W Washington St Chicago, IL 60602-1603 275.72 mi
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I remember when the Prudential Building was the tallest building in Chicago. How times have changed. Of course, there was a time when the Reliance Building, was recognized as a skyscraper, all 14... More
As an architecture buff, I was wowed by this 1895 skyscraper gem when I visited on a Chicago Architecture Foundation tour. I initially thought that the building -- one of the stops in Historic... More
Saw this on a historic walking tour of Chicago. It was a first skyscraper to have as much window-space as this--70% which was very scary when this was built. Now an attractive building on a corner on... More
I went on the 45 minute Chicago Architecture Tour of this building; now a hotel. A very important 1895 historic building in Chicago that has been beautifully restored. Clad in glass and terra cotta it... More
A must see on any Chicago architecture tour. I just love the cream color of the exterior and the attention to all the small details. The building is in a very prominent area known for quality mid... More
