National Register of Historic Places
Reliance Building
Reliance Building is a historic place in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000237.
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Reliance Building
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About this place
What is Reliance Building?
The Reliance Building is a skyscraper located at 1 W. Washington Street in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois. The first floor and basement were designed by John Root of the Burnham and Root architectural firm in 1890, with the rest of the building completed by Charles B. Atwood in 1895. It is the first skyscraper to have large plate glass windows covering the majority of its surface area—a design feature that became dominant in the 20th century.
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The record
Listing details
- Name
- Reliance Building
- City
- Chicago
- County
- Cook County
- State
- Illinois
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1970
- NRIS reference number
- 70000237
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 41.88282, -87.62846
When was Reliance Building listed on the National Register?
Reliance Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1970.
Where is Reliance Building located?
Reliance Building is located in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois at approximately 41.88282, -87.62846. See the map above.
Is Reliance Building a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Reliance Building is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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