Can you go into the Rookery Building?

The building’s first-floor Light Court lobby is open to the public Monday through Friday from 7am – 6pm and Saturday from 8am – 2pm. We are not open on Sundays. We ask that public visitors enter through the Adam’s street door.

Why is the Rookery Building famous?

Adding to its impressive stature, Frank Lloyd Wright redesigned the stunning two-story, sky lit lobby in 1905. Meticulously renovated and maintained, The Rookery stands as one of the most highly recognized addresses in all of Chicago.

How did the rookery get its name?

The Rookery traces its name back to the fondness that pigeons and crows (ravens and rooks) had for a municipal structure that existed on the property years before the Rookery was built.

What year was the rookery built?

1886
Rookery Building/Years built

Where is the Rookery Building in Chicago Illinois?

The Rookery Building is a historic landmark, office building located at 209 South LaSalle Street in the Loop community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States. Completed by architects John Wellborn Root and Daniel Burnham of Burnham and Root in 1888, it is considered one of their masterpiece…

When is the rookery in Chicago open for tours?

The Rookery. 209 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60604. Phone: 312.994.4000. Tour Hours: Weekdays 11 am – 1 pm.

Who was the owner of the Rookery Building?

Waller managed the Rookery; Wright had his offices in the building in 1898–1899. In 1905 Wright received the commission to redesign the lobby in the building; at the time considered the grandest in Chicago.

Why is the Rookery so important to Chicago?

As one of the most historically significant buildings in Chicago, The Rookery is a unique enclave for businesses that value a prestigious presence. An icon in the center of Chicago’s downtown Financial District, The Rookery seamlessly combines the flair of an era gone by with state-of-the-art building systems and technology.