860–880 Lake Shore Drive Apartments, Chicago

Name: 860–880 Lake Shore Drive Apartments
Address: Chicago, United States

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860–880 Lake Shore Drive Apartments, Chicago

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860–880 Lake Shore Drive is a twin pair of glass-and-steel apartment towers on N. Lake Shore Drive along Lake Michigan in the Streeterville neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Construction began in 1949 and the project was completed in 1951. The towers were added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 28, 1980, and were designated as Chicago Landmarks on June 10, 1996. The 26-floor, 254-ft tall towers were designed by the architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and dubbed the "Glass House" apartments. Construction was by the Chicago real estate developer Herbert Greenwald, and the Sumner S. Sollitt Company. The design principles were copied extensively and are now considered characteristic of the modern International Style as well as essential for the development of modern High-tech architecture. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1949 (75 years ago)Coordinates: 41°53'55"N, 87°37'7"W

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Downtown (Near North Side)Chicago United States

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860–880 Lake Shore Drive Apartments – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Magnificent Mile, Michigan Avenue, Oak Street, John Hancock Center.

0.4 miSW
Shopping, Shopping district
Magnificent Mile, Chicago
11 min walk • The Magnificent Mile, often referred to simply as The Mag Mile, is a prestigious stretch of Michigan Avenue in Chicago that runs from the Chicago River to Oak Street in the Near North Side. Known as one of the great avenues of the world, this shopping district is famed...
~1670 ftSW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Michigan Avenue, Chicago
9 min walk • Michigan Avenue, often referred to as The Magnificent Mile, is an iconic boulevard in the heart of Chicago, United States, renowned for its vibrant shopping district. This prestigious segment of the avenue, running from the Chicago River to Oak Street, boasts an...
0.4 miW
Shopping, Shopping district
Oak Street, Chicago
11 min walk • Oak Street, though much less famous than its Parisian counterpart, is one of the most prestigious streets in Chicago, known primarily for its exclusive shopping. Located in close proximity to the Gold Coast, one of the city's wealthiest neighborhoods, Oak Street offers...
~1220 ftW
Sky-high city views from 94th-floor deck
John Hancock Center, Chicago
6 min walk • Rising above the skyline of Chicago, the John Hancock Center is an iconic skyscraper that has become synonymous with the city's architectural grandeur. Completed in 1969, this towering structure stands at an impressive 1,128 feet (344 meters), making it one of the...
~1650 ftW
Art gallery inside a historic landmark
Chicago Water Tower, Chicago
8 min walk • The Chicago Water Tower stands as a historic landmark in the heart of Chicago, Illinois. This iconic structure, with its Gothic Revival style, is one of the few buildings that survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. The tower's distinct appearance, resembling a...
~870 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago
5 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) in Chicago, United States, is a premier destination for art enthusiasts and a pivotal venue for modern art in the region. Founded in 1967, the museum has established itself as a center for thought-provoking exhibitions...
~1690 ftW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago
9 min walk • The Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago is one of the largest congregations of the Presbyterian Church, located in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood of Chicago, directly across Michigan Avenue from the John Hancock Center.
~990 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Sports Museum, Chicago
5 min walk • The Chicago Sports Museum is a 23,000-square-foot museum located along the Magnificent Mile at the Water Tower Place mall in Chicago.
~1040 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Broadway Playhouse, Chicago
6 min walk • Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place is operated by Broadway In Chicago, a Nederlander subsidiary. Located at Water Tower Place in Chicago, Illinois, it was formerly known as Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place. It was reopened in 2004 and seats 549.
~1830 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Education
Loyola University Museum of Art, Chicago
9 min walk • The Loyola University Museum of Art, which opened in the fall of 2005, is unique among Chicago's many museums for mounting exhibits that explore the spiritual in art from all cultures, faiths, and eras. LUMA is located on Loyola University Chicago's Water Tower Campus in downtown Chicago, at 820 North Michigan Ave.
~1790 ftW
Tower, Skyscraper
One Magnificent Mile, Chicago
9 min walk • One Magnificent Mile is a mixed-use high-rise tower completed in 1983 at the northern end of Michigan Avenue on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago containing upscale retailers on the ground floor, followed by office space above that and luxury condominium apartments on top.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to 860–880 Lake Shore Drive Apartments?

Nearby attractions include Plaza on DeWitt, Chicago (2 min walk), 900-910 North Lake Shore, Chicago (3 min walk), Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago (5 min walk), Sports Museum, Chicago (5 min walk).

How to get to 860–880 Lake Shore Drive Apartments by public transport?

The nearest stations to 860–880 Lake Shore Drive Apartments:

Bus

Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive • Lines: 157 (1 min walk)
Lake Shore Drive & Chestnut/Pearson • Lines: 157 (2 min walk)

Metro

Chicago • Lines: Red (14 min walk)
Grand • Lines: Red (18 min walk)

Train

Millennium Station (26 min walk)
Ogilvie Transportation Center (39 min walk)