Buckingham Building, Chicago

Name: Buckingham Building
Address: 59 East Van Buren Street, Chicago, United States
Telephone: +1 312-496-6200

#905 among attractions in Chicago

Skyscraper, Art Deco architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Buckingham Building is a 27-story skyscraper located at 59-67 E. Van Buren St. in the Loop neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The building, which opened in 1930, has historically served as a mixed-use retail and office building. Chicago architects Holabird and Root designed the building in the Art Deco style. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 10, 2000. ()

Built: 1929 (95 years ago)Architectural style: Art DecoCoordinates: 41°52'36"N, 87°37'31"W

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59 East Van Buren StreetDowntown (The Loop)Chicago United States

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+1 312-496-6200

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Day trips

Buckingham Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Art Institute of Chicago, Buddy Guy's Legends, Second Leiter Building, The Bowman and The Spearman.

~1030 ftNE
Renowned art museum with global works
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago
5 min walk • The Art Institute of Chicago, nestled in the heart of Chicago's Grant Park, stands as a beacon for art lovers and cultural enthusiasts alike. This premier museum, renowned for its extensive collections, spans across various epochs and regions of the world, offering an...
~1430 ftS
Nightlife, Dancing
Buddy Guy's Legends, Chicago
7 min walk • Buddy Guy's Legends stands as a testament to the vibrant blues scene in Chicago, United States. This iconic music club was established in 1989 by the legendary blues musician Buddy Guy and has since become one of the most reputable venues for authentic blues music in...
~560 ftW
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Second Leiter Building, Chicago
3 min walk • The Second Leiter Building, also known as the Leiter II Building, the Sears Building, One Congress Center, and Robert Morris Center, is located at the southeast corner of South State Street and East Ida B. Wells Drive in Chicago, Illinois.
~590 ftSE
Monuments and statues
The Bowman and The Spearman, Chicago
3 min walk • The Bowman and The Spearman, also known collectively as Equestrian Indians, or simply Indians, are two bronze equestrian sculptures standing as gatekeepers in Congress Plaza, at the intersection of Ida B.
~910 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Fountain of the Great Lakes, Chicago
5 min walk • Fountain of the Great Lakes, or Spirit of the Great Lakes Fountain, is an allegorical sculpture and fountain by Lorado Taft. A bronze work of art, created between 1907 and 1913, the fountain depicts five women arranged so that the water flows in a way that seeks to recall the waterflow through the five Great Lakes of North America.
~300 ftS
Theater, Architecture, Ballet
Auditorium Theatre, Chicago
2 min walk • The Auditorium Theatre is a music and performance venue located inside the Auditorium Building at 50 Ida B. Wells Drive in Chicago, Illinois.
~640 ftN
Museum, History museum, Walking tours
Chicago Architecture Foundation, Chicago
4 min walk • The Chicago Architecture Center, formerly the Chicago Architecture Foundation, is a nonprofit cultural organization based in Chicago, Illinois, United States, whose mission is to inspire people to discover why design matters.
~1240 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Merle Reskin Theatre, Chicago
6 min walk • The Merle Reskin Theatre is a performing arts venue located in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois. Originally named the Blackstone Theatre and now named after Merle Reskin, it was founded in 1910. The Merle Reskin Theatre is now part of DePaul University, and is also used for events and performances of other groups.
~810 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Symphony Center, Chicago
4 min walk • Symphony Center is a music complex located at 220 South Michigan Avenue in the Loop area of Chicago, Illinois.
~300 ftS
Theater, Art Nouveau architecture, Louis Sullivan
Auditorium Building, Chicago
2 min walk • The Auditorium Building in Chicago is one of the best-known designs of Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler. Completed in 1889, the building is located at the northwest corner of South Michigan Avenue and Congress Street.
~350 ftSE
Street
Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago
2 min walk • Ida B. Wells Drive is a major east–west street in downtown Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It runs east from the Jane Byrne Interchange, where it meets Interstate 90, I-94 and I-290. At Wells Street, Ida B.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Buckingham Building?

Nearby attractions include CNA Center, Chicago (1 min walk), Fine Arts Building, Chicago (1 min walk), Auditorium Building, Chicago (2 min walk), Auditorium Theatre, Chicago (2 min walk).

How to get to Buckingham Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Buckingham Building:

Bus

Michigan & Van Buren/Congress • Lines: 1, 126, 143, 147, 26, 28, 3, 4, 7, 850, 851, 855, J14, (N) N4 (2 min walk)
Michigan & Van Buren • Lines: 1, 126, 28, 3, 7 (2 min walk)

Train

Van Buren Street (4 min walk)
LaSalle Street Station (10 min walk)

Metro

Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren • Lines: Brown, Orange, Pink, Purple (5 min walk)
Jackson • Lines: Blue, Red (5 min walk)