Manhattan Building, Chicago

Name: Manhattan Building
Address: 431 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, United States

#576 among attractions in Chicago

Skyscraper, Architecture, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Manhattan Building is a 16-story building at 431 South Dearborn Street in Chicago, Illinois. It was designed by architect William Le Baron Jenney and constructed from 1889 to 1891. It is the oldest surviving skyscraper in the world to use a purely skeletal supporting structure. The building was the first home of the Paymaster Corporation, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 16, 1976, and designated a Chicago Landmark on July 7, 1978. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1888 (136 years ago)Architectural style: Chicago schoolCoordinates: 41°52'34"N, 87°37'44"W

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431 South Dearborn StreetDowntown (The Loop)Chicago United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Buddy Guy's Legends, Money Museum, Chicago Board of Trade, Second Leiter Building.

~1310 ftSE
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...
~1290 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Money Museum, Chicago
7 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Chicago is the Money Museum, a fascinating destination for those intrigued by the intricacies of the U.S. financial system and the history of currency. Operated by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, this institution offers a unique...
~940 ftNW
Art deco tower crowned with Ceres statue
Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago
5 min walk • The Chicago Board of Trade Building is a 44-story, 604-foot Art Deco skyscraper located in the Chicago Loop, standing at the foot of the LaSalle Street canyon.
~460 ftE
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.
~1060 ftE
Theater, Architecture, Ballet
Auditorium Theatre, Chicago
6 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.
~1460 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Walking tours
Chicago Architecture Foundation, Chicago
8 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.
~1380 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Merle Reskin Theatre, Chicago
7 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.
~1520 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Symphony Center, Chicago
8 min walk • Symphony Center is a music complex located at 220 South Michigan Avenue in the Loop area of Chicago, Illinois.
~1030 ftE
Theater, Art Nouveau architecture, Louis Sullivan
Auditorium Building, Chicago
5 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.
~1240 ftE
Street
Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago
6 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.
~240 ftNE
Library, Postmodern architecture, Garden
Harold Washington Library, Chicago
2 min walk • The Harold Washington Library Center is the central library for the Chicago Public Library System. It is located just south of the Loop 'L', at 400 S. State Street in Chicago, in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is a full-service library and is ADA compliant.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Manhattan Building?

Nearby attractions include The Arc at Old Colony, Chicago (2 min walk), Harold Washington Library, Chicago (2 min walk), Fisher Building, Chicago (3 min walk), Pontiac Building, Chicago (3 min walk).

How to get to Manhattan Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Manhattan Building:

Bus

Dearborn & Ida B Wells Drive • Lines: 22, 24, 36, 62, 850, 851, 855, (N) N22, (N) N62 (1 min walk)
Dearborn & Harrison • Lines: 22, 24, 62, 850, 851, 855, (N) N22, (N) N62 (3 min walk)

Metro

Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren • Lines: Brown, Orange, Pink, Purple (2 min walk)
Harrison • Lines: Red (4 min walk)

Train

LaSalle Street Station (5 min walk)
Van Buren Street (9 min walk)