The Montgomery, Chicago

Name: The Montgomery
Address: Chicago, United States

#541 among attractions in Chicago

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Facts and practical information

The Montgomery is a 404-foot tall, 26-story skyscraper in Near North Side, Chicago, Illinois. It was built in 1972 as part of the Montgomery Ward Company Complex to serve as a corporate headquarters. The architect was Minoru Yamasaki who also designed the World Trade Center at the same time. In 2005–2006, it was converted to residential use. ()

Architectural style: ModernCoordinates: 41°53'45"N, 87°38'32"W

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Downtown (Near North Side)Chicago United States

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Day trips

The Montgomery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wolf Point, Frontera Grill, St. John Cantius Church, Kinzie Street Bridge.

0.6 miS
Park
Wolf Point, Chicago
16 min walk • Wolf Point is the location at the confluence of the North, South and Main Branches of the Chicago River in the present day Near North Side, Loop, and Near West Side community areas of Chicago.
0.7 miSE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Frontera Grill, Chicago
18 min walk • Frontera Grill is a Mexican restaurant in Chicago, Illinois. It is owned by Rick Bayless. It opened on March 21, 1987, at 445 N. Clark Street in Chicago's River North neighborhood and was Bayless' first restaurant. In 2011, the Chicago Sun-Times called it "a study in the art of Mexican cookery".
0.6 miW
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
St. John Cantius Church, Chicago
15 min walk • Saint John Cantius Church is a historic Catholic church of the Archdiocese of Chicago known for its architecture, liturgical practices, and affiliation with the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius. With monumental religious edifices of St. Mary of the Angels, St. Hedwig's or St.
0.5 miS
Bridge
Kinzie Street Bridge, Chicago
14 min walk • The Chicago and North Western Railway's Kinzie Street railroad bridge is a single leaf bascule bridge across the north branch of the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, Illinois. At the time of its opening in 1908 it was the world's longest and heaviest bascule bridge.
0.8 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Concerts and shows
St. James Cathedral, Chicago
22 min walk • St. James Cathedral is the mother church of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America Diocese of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. The cathedral stands at the corner of Huron and Wabash streets.
0.7 miSE
Bridge
Franklin Street Bridge, Chicago
18 min walk • The Franklin–Orleans Street Bridge, commonly known as the Franklin Street Bridge, is a bascule bridge over the Chicago River, in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It was built in October 1920, and is located directly southwest of the Merchandise Mart.
0.6 miSE
Skyscraper
Merchandise Mart, Chicago
16 min walk • The Merchandise Mart is a commercial building located in downtown Chicago, Illinois. When it was opened in 1930, it was the largest building in the world, with 4 million square feet of floor space. The Art Deco structure is located at the junction of the Chicago River's branches.
0.4 miNW
Universities and schools
Kendall College, Chicago
10 min walk • Kendall College at National Louis University is a private college which is part of National Louis University in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in culinary arts and hospitality management. Kendall is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
0.6 miE
Museum
Rock N Roll McDonald's, Chicago
15 min walk • The Rock N Roll McDonald's is a flagship McDonald's restaurant formerly located in Chicago. It is one of the most famous McDonald's locations in the world and was once the busiest in the United States.
0.7 miNE
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Near North Side, Chicago
18 min walk • The Near North Side is the eighth of Chicago's 77 community areas. It is the northernmost of the three areas that constitute central Chicago, the others being the Loop and the Near South Side.
0.6 miE
Park
Washington Square Park, Chicago
17 min walk • Washington Square, also known as Washington Square Park, is a park in Chicago, Illinois. A registered historic landmark that is better known by its nickname Bughouse Square, it was the most celebrated open air free-speech center in the country as well as a popular Chicago tourist attraction.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Montgomery?

Nearby attractions include Cabrini–Green, Chicago (6 min walk), River North Gallery District, Chicago (6 min walk), Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Chicago, Chicago (7 min walk), Kendall College, Chicago (10 min walk).

How to get to The Montgomery by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Montgomery:

Bus

Chicago & Larrabee EB • Lines: 66, (N) N66 (1 min walk)

Metro

Chicago • Lines: Brown, Purple (9 min walk)
Grand • Lines: Blue (11 min walk)

Train

Ogilvie Transportation Center (22 min walk)
Millennium Station (32 min walk)