Monadnock Building

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Monadnock Building

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Fluying ✅March 29, 2018
Although it looks more modern, the north side is the oldest. South side was a change in construction technique as it is steel based. Bricks in S side are decorative.
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Explore ChicagoSeptember 23, 2011
Built in two phases during the late 1880s and early 1890s, the Monadnock reveals the change in modern architectural construction in the late nineteenth century. Check out the amazing staircase inside. Read more
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Angel SalasFebruary 9, 2017
Cool architectural design to look at. There is also a diverse set of shops ranging from coffee to tobacco to satisfy your interests.
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Drew FreySeptember 9, 2012
Built in 1891 it's the last and tallest skyscraper built with Masonry load-baring walls.
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Penpicha PumtaeJune 27, 2014
Creativity of a big city
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Ira SerkesApril 25, 2011
The stairs are amazing - building is last of an era. Makes me think of Bradbury Building in LA
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Nick KapuzaNovember 5, 2021
The last masonry skyscraper ever built. Read more
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Nora RegisJuly 5, 2013
Been here 25+ times
My grandpa worked as a labor lawyer in this building.
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Kirstjen LorenzJuly 31, 2011
Been here 5+ times
walking in this building just feels like a time warp.
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iSapien 1956672March 18, 2015
Law offices galore
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