Second Leiter Building, Chicago

Name: Second Leiter Building
Address: Chicago, United States

#92 among attractions in Chicago

Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture

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Facts and practical information

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. The building is not to be confused with the present Willis Tower, formerly the Sears Tower, constructed and owned by the famous nationwide mail-order firm Sears, Roebuck & Company. This landmark of the Chicago school of architecture gained fame for being one of the earliest commercial buildings constructed with a metal skeleton frame remaining in the United States. ()

Alternative names: Area: 12.7 acres (0.0198 mi²)Coordinates: 41°52'35"N, 87°37'39"W

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Downtown (The Loop)Chicago United States

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Second Leiter Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Buddy Guy's Legends, Sullivan Center, Chicago Board of Trade, The Bowman and The Spearman.

~1280 ftS
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...
~1680 ftN
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Sullivan Center, Chicago
9 min walk • The Sullivan Center, formerly known as the Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company Building, stands as a testament to Chicago's architectural heritage and its progressive spirit in the realm of urban design. Located at the corner of State and Madison Streets in the city's...
~1280 ftW
Art deco tower crowned with Ceres statue
Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago
7 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.
~1060 ftE
Monuments and statues
The Bowman and The Spearman, Chicago
6 min walk • The Bowman and The Spearman, also known collectively as Equestrian Indians, or simply Indians, are two bronze equestrian sculptures standing as gatekeepers in Congress Plaza, at the intersection of Ida B.
~640 ftE
Theater, Architecture, Ballet
Auditorium Theatre, Chicago
4 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.
~1040 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Walking tours
Chicago Architecture Foundation, Chicago
6 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.
~1230 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Merle Reskin Theatre, Chicago
6 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.
~1130 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Symphony Center, Chicago
6 min walk • Symphony Center is a music complex located at 220 South Michigan Avenue in the Loop area of Chicago, Illinois.
~610 ftE
Theater, Art Nouveau architecture, Louis Sullivan
Auditorium Building, Chicago
3 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.
~800 ftE
Street
Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago
4 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.
~220 ftW
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 Second Leiter Building?

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

How to get to Second Leiter Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Second Leiter Building:

Bus

State & Van Buren • Lines: 10, 130, 146, 147, 148, 2, 29, 36, 6, 62, (N) N62 (2 min walk)
Dearborn & Ida B Wells Drive • Lines: 22, 24, 36, 62, 850, 851, 855, (N) N22, (N) N62 (3 min walk)

Metro

Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren • Lines: Brown, Orange, Pink, Purple (3 min walk)
Jackson • Lines: Blue, Red (4 min walk)

Train

Van Buren Street (6 min walk)
LaSalle Street Station (7 min walk)