333 North Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 333 North Michigan |
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Skyscraper |
| Architectural style | Art Deco |
| Location | 333 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 41°53′17″N 87°37′27″W / 41.8880°N 87.6242°W |
| Construction started | 1927 |
| Completed | 1928 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 396 feet (121 m) |
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| Floor count | 34 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Holabird & Roche/Holabird & Root |
| Designated: | February 7, 1997 |
333 North Michigan is a very tall building, called a skyscraper, located in the city of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It's famous for its special design style known as Art Deco. This building stands 396 feet (about 121 meters) high and has 34 floors! It was built a long time ago, in 1928.
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This amazing skyscraper is found right in the heart of Chicago's downtown area, called the Loop. It's a very important part of the city's skyline. The building was designed by a famous architecture firm named Holabird & Root.
Its Cool Art Deco Style
333 North Michigan is a great example of Art Deco architecture. Art Deco was a popular design style in the 1920s and 1930s. It uses strong geometric shapes, sleek lines, and often has decorative elements. Think of it as a very stylish and modern look for its time! This building shows off the Art Deco style with its tall, slender shape and detailed top.
Where It Stands
The building is located at 333 North Michigan Avenue. This is a very busy and important street in Chicago. It's close to the Chicago River and the famous Michigan Avenue Bridge. From the top floors, you can get amazing views of the city and the river.
Building Facts and Figures
- Height: 396 feet (121 meters)
- Floors: 34 stories
- Built: Construction started in 1927 and finished in 1928.
- Architects: Holabird & Roche/Holabird & Root
- Style: Art Deco
Images for kids
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333 North Michigan
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The Carbide & Carbon Building behind 333 North Michigan
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333 North Michigan, 360 North Michigan, Mather Tower and 35 East Wacker
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333 North Michigan Chicago Landmark plaque
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Michigan Avenue Bridge traffic (Background includes 333 North Michigan, Carbide & Carbon Building, London Guarantee Building, Mather Tower & 35 East Wacker)
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Michigan Avenue around 1951
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From the Illinois Central Railroad freight yard, which is now Lakeshore East (April 1943)
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See also
In Spanish: 333 North Michigan para niños
