Chicago Temple Building
The Chicago Temple Building is a 173-meter (568 foot) tall skyscraper church located at 77 W. Washington St. in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It is home of the First United Methodist Church of Chicago. It was completed in 1924 and has 23 floors dedicated to religious and office use.
Chicago Temple Building | |
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General information | |
Location | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
Coordinates | 41°52′59″N 87°37′50″W / 41.8830°N 87.6306°WCoordinates: 41°52′59″N 87°37′50″W / 41.8830°N 87.6306°W |
Construction started | 1923 |
Completed | 1924 |
Height | |
Roof | 173 m (568 ft) |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 23 |
Design and construction | |
Architect | Holabird & Roche |
It is the tallest church building in the world, although Ulm Minster is the tallest church in the world.