Chicago City Hall

Chicago City Hall is the official city hall of the City of Chicago in Illinois, United States. Next to the Richard J. Daley Center and the James R. Thompson Center, the building that includes Chicago City Hall has the offices of the mayor. The building's east side (called the County Building) is for offices of Cook County. It is on a city block bounded by Randolph, LaSalle, Washington, and Clark streets. The 11-story building was designed by the architectural firm Holabird & Roche in the classical revival style. The building was officially dedicated on February 27, 1911.

When this hall was being built, the city of Chicago was undergoing a massive transformation. After the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, the city rebuild itself as an epicenter of commerce, culture, and industry. The City Hall was a direct reflection of this new, ambitious and modern Chicago.^[1]

The City Hall is a transitional structure incorporating a mix of classical styles, 20th century materials and exquisite craftsmanship. The building's repeated use of large windows emphasizes its strong horizontal lines, and the beaux-arts style seems like an influence from the French Renaissance. The carved figures of eagles, lions and other symbolic elements evoke the imagery of power and protection. The central dome is symbolic of civic leadership owing to the fact that the building is the tallest structure for several blocks around.

Chicago City Hall has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places as it a historical monument that signifies timeless elegance. Apart from its remarkable architectural and engineering feats, Chicago City Hall has also witnessed numerous significant political events, protests, and gatherings.

Chicago City Hall Media

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City Hall in Court House square ('Old Chicago Courthouse') in 1866, destroyed in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871
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The 6th city hall building (1886–1905) in the French Empire style was quickly outgrown
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Holabird & Roche-designed building shortly before construction was completed in 1911
The City Hall-County Building and the Chicago Picasso as seen from Daley Plaza (2006)
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"The Fifth Floor", John Kerry leaving the mayor's office (2016)
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Chicago City Hall (51575574600)
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Relief sculpture panel, Chicago City Hall, Chicago, early 20th century (NBY 894)
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Relief sculpture panel, Chicago City Hall, Chicago, early 20th century (NBY 758)
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Sculptural relief, Chicago City Hall-County Building

References

↑ "The Chicago Fire of 1871 and the 'Great Rebuilding'". National Geographic Society. 28th November 2024. Retrieved 28th November 2024. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= and |date= (help)

Other websites

City of Chicago Archived 2008-01-16 at the Wayback Machine
Cook County
Chicago Landmarks: City Hall-County Building

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[1] "The Chicago Fire of 1871 and the 'Great Rebuilding'". National Geographic Society. 28th November 2024. Retrieved 28th November 2024. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= and |date= (help)

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