Clark Adams Building, Chicago

#374 among attractions in Chicago

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The Clark Adams Building, also known as the Bankers Building, is a skyscraper located at 105 West Adams Street in Chicago, Illinois. The building was designed by the Burnham Brothers who designed other buildings in Chicago such as the Carbide and Carbon Building. The building stands at 476 feet tall and has 41 floors. Construction of the Clark Adams Building began in 1926 and was completed in 1927. ()

Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 41°52'44"N, 87°37'53"W

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Downtown (The Loop)Chicago United States

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Clark Adams Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: State Street, Sullivan Center, Money Museum, Chicago Board of Trade.

~1480 ftNE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
State Street, Chicago
8 min walk • State Street, a vibrant artery in the heart of Chicago, is renowned as a bustling shopping district that beckons locals and tourists alike. This iconic thoroughfare has a storied history that dates back to the city's earliest days and has evolved into a shopper's...
~1420 ftNE
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Sullivan Center, Chicago
7 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...
~440 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Money Museum, Chicago
3 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...
~610 ftS
Art deco tower crowned with Ceres statue
Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago
3 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.
~1430 ftSE
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Second Leiter Building, Chicago
7 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.
~940 ftN
Synagogue
Loop Synagogue, Chicago
5 min walk • Loop Synagogue is a synagogue in the Chicago Loop, built in 1957–1958. It is renowned for a stained glass artwork by Abraham Rattner. The architects were the firm Loebl, Schlossman & Bennett, who also designed the Richard J. Daley Center.
~1770 ftE
Museum, History museum, Walking tours
Chicago Architecture Foundation, Chicago
9 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.
~1960 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago
10 min walk • The Cadillac Palace Theatre is operated by Broadway In Chicago, a Nederlander company. It is located at 151 West Randolph Street in the Chicago Loop area.
~140 ftW
Art Nouveau architecture, Historical place, Architecture
The Rookery, Chicago
1 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.
~1680 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Symphony Center, Chicago
9 min walk • Symphony Center is a music complex located at 220 South Michigan Avenue in the Loop area of Chicago, Illinois.
~1980 ftSE
Theater, Art Nouveau architecture, Louis Sullivan
Auditorium Building, Chicago
10 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Clark Adams Building?

Nearby attractions include The Rookery, Chicago (1 min walk), Continental and Commercial National Bank, Chicago (2 min walk), Home Insurance Building, Chicago (2 min walk), Money Museum, Chicago (3 min walk).

How to get to Clark Adams Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Clark Adams Building:

Bus

Clark & Adams • Lines: 22, 24, (N) N22 (1 min walk)
Adams & Clark • Lines: 1, 126, 130, 151, 28, 7 (1 min walk)

Metro

Quincy • Lines: Brown, Orange, Pink, Purple (4 min walk)
LaSalle/Van Buren • Lines: Brown, Orange, Pink, Purple (4 min walk)

Train

LaSalle Street Station (7 min walk)
Chicago Union Station (11 min walk)