The Rookery – Chicago’s Shiny Gem

By | March 25th, 2017|Categories: Edwardian Era, Uncategorized, Victorian Era|Tags: , , , , |

The Rookery is one of the most historically significant buildings in Chicago. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and was designated a Chicago Landmark in 1972. This architectural masterpiece was designed by Burnham and Root. It was completed in 1888, during the building boom following the Great Chicago Fire. [...]