35 East Wacker, Chicago

Name: 35 East Wacker
Address: Chicago, United States

#439 among attractions in Chicago

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35 East Wacker, also known as the Jewelers' Building, is a 40-story 523 ft historic building in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois, United States, located at the intersection of Wabash Avenue and E. Wacker Dr. facing the Chicago River. It was built from 1925 to 1927, and was co-designed by Joachim G. Giaver and Frederick P. Dinkelberg. It was once considered to be the tallest building in the world outside New York City. Formerly the Pure Oil Building and North American Life Insurance Building, 35 East Wacker was listed in 1978 as a contributing property to the Michigan–Wacker Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places, and was designated a Chicago Landmark on February 9, 1994. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1927 (98 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismFloors: 40Coordinates: 41°53'14"N, 87°37'40"W

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Downtown (The Loop)Chicago United States

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35 East Wacker – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Macy's, Michigan Avenue Bridge, Chicago Theatre, Marina City.

~1240 ftS
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Macy's, Chicago
6 min walk • Macy's on State Street, located in the heart of Chicago, stands as an iconic landmark and a testament to the city's rich retail history. Housed in a historic building that dates back to 1892, this flagship department store is not only a shopper's paradise but also an...
~940 ftNE
Historic drawbridge with decorative work
Michigan Avenue Bridge, Chicago
5 min walk • Rising over the Chicago River, the Michigan Avenue Bridge, officially known as the DuSable Bridge, is a historic and architectural landmark that has become an emblematic feature of the city's skyline. This double-deck, bascule bridge links the northern and southern...
~670 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Chicago Theatre, Chicago
4 min walk • The Chicago Theatre, originally known as the Balaban and Katz Chicago Theatre, is a landmark theater located on North State Street in the Loop area of Chicago, Illinois, United States.
~440 ftNW
Tower, Architecture, Neighbourhood
Marina City, Chicago
3 min walk • Marina City, affectionately known as "the corn cob", is a mixed-use residential-commercial building complex in Chicago, Illinois, United States, North America, designed by architect Bertrand Goldberg.
~1000 ftN
Dancing, Nightlife
Andy's Jazz Club, Chicago
5 min walk • Andy's Jazz Club, located several blocks north of the Chicago Loop, was founded as "Andy's 11 E. Lounge" in 1951 by Andy Rizzuto. A group of investors bought the property in 1975, changing its name to "Andy's". The club is one of the city's most popular jazz venues.
~170 ftE
Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Chicago
1 min walk • The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a war memorial in Chicago, in the U.S. state of Illinois, dedicated on November 11, 2005.
~350 ftNE
Bridge
Wabash Avenue Bridge, Chicago
2 min walk • The Wabash Avenue Bridge over the Chicago River was built in 1930. Standing west of the Michigan Avenue Bridge and east of Marina City, the bascule bridge connects the Near North Side with "The Loop" area.
~150 ftNW
Bridge
Bataan-Corregidor Memorial Bridge, Chicago
1 min walk • The Bataan-Corregidor Memorial Bridge, also known as the State Street Bridge, is a bridge that carries State Street across the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, Illinois, United States.
~960 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum
American Writers Museum, Chicago
5 min walk • The American Writers Museum is a museum of American Literature and writing that opened in Chicago in May 2017. The museum was designed by Amaze Design of Boston. The American museum was inspired by the Dublin Writers Museum.
~930 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture, Theater, Concerts and shows
Oriental Theatre, Chicago
5 min walk • The James M. Nederlander Theatre is a theater located at 24 West Randolph Street in the Loop area of downtown Chicago, Illinois. Previously known as the Oriental Theatre, it opened in 1926 as a deluxe movie palace and vaudeville venue.
~900 ftW
Bridge
Clark Street Bridge, Chicago
5 min walk • The Clark Street Bridge is a bascule bridge that spans the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, connecting the Near North Side with The Loop via Clark Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to 35 East Wacker?

Nearby attractions include Wacker Drive, Chicago (1 min walk), Bataan-Corregidor Memorial Bridge, Chicago (1 min walk), Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Chicago (1 min walk), Kemper Building, Chicago (2 min walk).

How to get to 35 East Wacker by public transport?

The nearest stations to 35 East Wacker:

Bus

Wacker & State EB • Lines: 134, 135, 136 (1 min walk)
State & Wacker • Lines: 10, 2, 29 (2 min walk)

Metro

State/Lake • Lines: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple (3 min walk)
Lake • Lines: Red (4 min walk)

Train

Millennium Station (8 min walk)
Ogilvie Transportation Center (18 min walk)