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Pendry Chicago Hotel (Chicago, Illinois)

USA / Illinois / Chicago / Chicago, Illinois / North Michigan Avenue, 230
 hotel, landmark, interesting place, Art Deco (architecture), 1929_construction

The former Carbide & Carbon Building is a Chicago landmark located at 230 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601. The building has 37 floors and is 503 feet (153 m) tall. Built in 1929, it is an example of Art Deco architecture designed by Daniel and Hubert Burnham, sons of architect Daniel Burnham, and was designated a Chicago Landmark on May 9, 1996. Originally built as a high-rise office tower, the Carbide & Carbon Building was converted in 2004 to the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago.

According to popular legend, the architects of this building chose its dark green and gold colors based on a gold-foiled champagne bottle seen at an office holiday party. Whether true or not, the resulting color combination and Art Deco-style detailing make it one of the most-distinctive features on the Chicago skyline. The building's lobby also is a classic of Art Deco design, with exceptionally fine bronzework and black marble.

It was renamed the St. Jane Chicago Hotel in 2018 and will become the Pendry Chicago Hotel in 2021.

www.pendry.com/
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Coordinates:   41°53'11"N   87°37'29"W
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