Sullivan Center (Chicago, Illinois)

 office building, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, interesting place, 1899_construction, U.S. National Historic Landmark

One of the most important structures in early modern architecture, famed for its influential modular construction and design. Visionary architect Louis Sullivan shaped this commercial building--originally built for the Schlesinger and Mayer department store--into a dramatically animated structure that inseparably merges beauty and function. The ornament of the lower two stories is frozen in cast iron, while at the same time giving the impression of being in fluid motion. It is an excellent example of Sullivan's genius for architectural ornament.

Home to the Carson, Pirie Scott & Co. Department Store from 1904 to February 2007, the building was recently renamed and renovated. The floors 3-15 have been converted to offices, while floors 1 & 2 house a City Target store in the original main building and other retail.

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