The Arc at Old Colony, Chicago

Name: The Arc at Old Colony
Address: 407 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, United States
Telephone: +1 312-922-3743

#925 among attractions in Chicago

Skyscraper, Chicago school architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Arc at Old Colony is a 17-story landmark building in the Chicago Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois. Designed by the architectural firm Holabird & Roche in 1893–94, it stands at approximately 215 feet and was the tallest building in Chicago at the time it was built. The building was designated a Chicago Landmark on July 7, 1978. It was the first tall building to use a system of internal portal arches as a means of bracing the structure against high winds. ()

Built: 1893 (131 years ago)Coordinates: 41°52'36"N, 87°37'44"W

Address

407 South Dearborn StreetDowntown (The Loop)Chicago United States

Contact

+1 312-922-3743

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Day trips

The Arc at Old Colony – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1500 ftSE
Nightlife, Dancing
Buddy Guy's Legends, Chicago
8 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...
~1160 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Money Museum, Chicago
6 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...
~840 ftW
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.
~450 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.
~1080 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.
~1340 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Walking tours
Chicago Architecture Foundation, Chicago
7 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.
~1190 ftNW
Art Nouveau architecture, Historical place, Architecture
The Rookery, Chicago
6 min walk • The Rookery Building is a historic office building located at 209 South LaSalle Street in the Chicago Loop. Completed by architects Daniel Burnham and John Wellborn Root of Burnham and Root in 1888, it is considered one of their masterpiece buildings, and was once the location of their offices.
~1540 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Merle Reskin Theatre, Chicago
8 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.
~1370 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Symphony Center, Chicago
7 min walk • Symphony Center is a music complex located at 220 South Michigan Avenue in the Loop area of Chicago, Illinois.
~1050 ftE
Theater, Art Nouveau architecture, Louis Sullivan
Auditorium Building, Chicago
6 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.
~1250 ftE
Street
Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago
7 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 The Arc at Old Colony?

Nearby attractions include Manhattan Building, Chicago (2 min walk), Fisher Building, Chicago (2 min walk), Harold Washington Library, Chicago (2 min walk), Monadnock Building, Chicago (2 min walk).

How to get to The Arc at Old Colony by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Arc at Old Colony:

Metro

Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren • Lines: Brown, Orange, Pink, Purple (1 min walk)
Jackson • Lines: Blue, Red (3 min walk)

Bus

Dearborn & Ida B Wells Drive • Lines: 22, 24, 36, 62, 850, 851, 855, (N) N22, (N) N62 (2 min walk)
State & Van Buren • Lines: 10, 130, 146, 147, 148, 2, 29, 36, 6, 62, (N) N62 (2 min walk)

Train

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