While Chicago’s century-old office buildings may no longer meet the needs of today’s tenants, an unprecedented number of historic commercial structures have found a second life as hotel developments. In a city where historic architecture often survives so long as it turns a profit, the trend offers a win-win for Chicago’s tourism and hospitality industries as well as local preservationists.
Older buildings also present opportunities for striking design and unique experiences like a chance to ride the Robey’s restored 1920s style elevators, unwind in the Chicago Athletic Association’s old-school game room, or scope out downtown’s best architecture from the roof of LondonHouse.
Here’s a look at 12 outdated commercial buildings resurrected through redevelopment.
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