Saturday Only
Downtown
Monadnock Building
53 W. Jackson Blvd.
Commercial
Saturday
11am–5pm
Sunday
Closed
Details
One of Chicago's greatest historic skyscrapers, the Monadnock was completed in two halves: the 1891 northern half was designed by Burnham and Root, and the 1893 southern half was designed by Holabird and Roche. The different parts of the building are supported by unique combinations of masonry and steel structural elements that demonstrate the rapid evolution of building design during the early days of high-rise construction.
Entrance Instructions
Only the Jackson entrance will be open
Visitor Experience
The Monadnock Building teams up with Chicago Fashion Week for a fashion-focused walk through history. Guests can explore the building's grand first-floor Lobby, stopping in at participating shops and studios for discoveries, a closer look at their work and a glimpse behind the scenes. At Optimo's flagship store and showroom, learn about the exacting process of measuring and fitting a custom hat. Field & Florist invites visitors into an interactive exploration of its small-batch and international niche fragrance collection. At The Shoe Hospital, see how fine footwear is restored and kept in service for years. At Florodora, discover a curated collection of women's clothing, shoes and accessories from independent designers. At Zeglio, explore the inner construction of a bespoke garment, from its linings and hidden layers to the hand stitching behind a precise fit. At Monadnock ArtWorks from 11-3, meet artist Patrice Olsen and explore her paintings, drawings and techniques.
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