Plaza on DeWitt, Chicago

#298 among attractions in Chicago

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The Plaza on DeWitt was completed in 1966 as a residential apartment building at 260 E. Chestnut Street in the Streeterville neighborhood of Chicago. Originally called the DeWitt-Chestnut Apartment Building, and designed by Bangladeshi-Pakistani engineer Fazlur Rahman Khan while he was working for Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, it was the first building in the world to implement the tubular construction method later used for the World Trade Center. The 43-story tower accommodates 407 residences and is the tallest building in Chicago to be clad in travertine marble. It was converted to condominiums in 1975. On the ground floor, a French bistro, Le Petit Paris, formerly Zaven's, serves traditional French cuisine. ()

Coordinates: 41°53'55"N, 87°37'11"W

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Downtown (Near North Side)Chicago United States

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Plaza on DeWitt – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1930 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping district
Magnificent Mile, Chicago
10 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...
~1400 ftSW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Michigan Avenue, Chicago
7 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...
~1840 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping district
Oak Street, Chicago
9 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...
~920 ftW
Sky-high city views from 94th-floor deck
John Hancock Center, Chicago
5 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...
~1370 ftSW
Art gallery inside a historic landmark
Chicago Water Tower, Chicago
7 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...
~650 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago
4 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...
~1390 ftW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago
7 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.
~710 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Sports Museum, Chicago
4 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.
~310 ftE
Tower
860–880 Lake Shore Drive Apartments, Chicago
2 min walk • 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.
~740 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Broadway Playhouse, Chicago
4 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.
~1540 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Education
Loyola University Museum of Art, Chicago
8 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Plaza on DeWitt?

Nearby attractions include 860–880 Lake Shore Drive Apartments, Chicago (2 min walk), 900-910 North Lake Shore, Chicago (2 min walk), Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago (4 min walk), Sports Museum, Chicago (4 min walk).

How to get to Plaza on DeWitt by public transport?

The nearest stations to Plaza on DeWitt:

Bus

Dewitt & Chestnut • Lines: 157 (1 min walk)
Pearson & Dewitt • Lines: 157 (2 min walk)

Metro

Chicago • Lines: Red (12 min walk)
Grand • Lines: Red (17 min walk)

Train

Millennium Station (26 min walk)
Ogilvie Transportation Center (38 min walk)