Continental and Commercial Bank Building
D.H. Burnham & Co. ; Graham, Anderson Probst & White, architects
Chicago Landmark
This massive block-long office building was built to house one of Chicago’s leading banks and exemplifies the large commercial buildings that define the distinctive LaSalle Street “canyon.” Architect Daniel Burnham personally supervised its design just before his death in 1912, and the building was completed by his successor firm. Designed in Burnham’s preferred Classical Revival style, the building is detailed with giant columns, pilasters, lion’s heads, rosettes, and other Classical ornament.
Designated on December 12, 2007
Richard M. Daley, Mayor
Marker is at the intersection of South LaSalle Street and West Adams Street, on the right when traveling south on South LaSalle Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
