Palmolive Building, Chicago

Name: Palmolive Building
Address: 919 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, United States

#535 among attractions in Chicago

Skyscraper, Chicago school architecture

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The Palmolive Building, formerly the Playboy Building, is a 37-story Art Deco building at 919 N. Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Built by Holabird & Root, it was completed in 1929 and was home to the Colgate-Palmolive-Peet corporation. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1929 (95 years ago)Architectural style: Art décoCoordinates: 41°53'59"N, 87°37'26"W

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919 N Michigan AveDowntown (Near North Side)Chicago United States

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Palmolive Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1930 ftS
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...
~1130 ftS
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Michigan Avenue, Chicago
6 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...
~630 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping district
Oak Street, Chicago
4 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...
~490 ftSE
Sky-high city views from 94th-floor deck
John Hancock Center, Chicago
3 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...
~950 ftS
Art gallery inside a historic landmark
Chicago Water Tower, Chicago
5 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...
~1200 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago
6 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...
~1710 ftSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Architecture
Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago
9 min walk • Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois is the seat of the Archdiocese of Chicago, one of the largest Roman Catholic dioceses in the United States. The current Archbishop of Chicago is Cardinal Blase J. Cupich.
~1370 ftNW
Park
Mariano Park, Chicago
7 min walk • Mariano Park is a small public park in Chicago at the intersection of Rush Street and State Street in Gold Coast. It has an official address of 1031 North State Street. The land was initially acquired by the city in 1848 but was not transferred to the Chicago Park District until 1959.
~380 ftSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago
2 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.
~880 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Sports Museum, Chicago
5 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.
~1500 ftE
Tower
860–880 Lake Shore Drive Apartments, Chicago
8 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Palmolive Building?

Nearby attractions include 900 North Michigan Shops, Chicago (2 min walk), One Magnificent Mile, Chicago (2 min walk), Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago (2 min walk), John Hancock Center, Chicago (3 min walk).

How to get to Palmolive Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palmolive Building:

Bus

Michigan & Delaware/Walton • Lines: 143, 146, 147, 148, 151 (1 min walk)
Michigan & Oak • Lines: 151 (2 min walk)

Metro

Chicago • Lines: Red (8 min walk)
Clark/Division • Lines: Red (13 min walk)

Train

Millennium Station (28 min walk)
Ogilvie Transportation Center (36 min walk)