Essex on the Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Essex on the Park |
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From the northeast in April 2019
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Residential |
| Location | 808 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 41°52′17″N 87°37′29″W / 41.8715°N 87.6247°W |
| Completed | December 2018 |
| Opened | March 1, 2019 |
| Management | Oxford Capital |
| Height | |
| Roof | 620 feet (189.0 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 56 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture |
| Main contractor | Power Construction Company |
| Other information | |
| Number of units | 479 |
| Parking | 177 |
Essex on the Park is a tall apartment building in Chicago, Illinois. It has 479 apartments. It's located on South Michigan Avenue, right in the city's Loop area. This building is connected to the former Essex Inn hotel, which is also a famous spot.
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Building History
In November 2014, a company called Oxford Capital Group bought the Essex Inn hotel. This hotel was built in 1961. It sits across from Grant Park, a large park in Chicago. Oxford Capital Group wanted to build something new next to the old hotel.
Planning and Construction
By September 2015, Oxford Capital Group shared their plans. They wanted to replace the parking garage next to the Essex Inn. Their idea was to build a 48-story apartment tower. This tower would have 388 apartments.
The plans changed a few times. In January 2017, the company received a large loan to start building. Construction officially began on January 19, 2017. The new plan was for a 57-story building with 476 apartments.
Opening Day
The new building was considered finished by December 2018. People could start signing up to rent apartments then. On March 1, 2019, the apartment tower officially opened. It has 56 stories.
The old Essex Inn hotel was also updated. It reopened as the Hotel Essex on April 1, 2019. It has 14 stories and 274 rooms.
Protecting History
Before the new building was built, the Essex Inn was given a special status. The Commission on Chicago Landmarks recognized it as an important historical building. This means its famous sign on the rooftop will be kept safe. The Essex Inn was also planned to be added to the National Register of Historic Places. This helps protect its history.
Building Features
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Oxford Capital and Quadrum Global worked together to build Essex on the Park. Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture designed the building. Power Construction Company was the main builder.
Address and Apartments
The new apartment tower has 479 units. Its address is sometimes listed differently in the news. Some say 812 South Michigan, while others say 808 or 800 South Michigan.
The building has a parking garage with 177 spaces. These are located behind the main building. Some of the apartments are managed by a company called Sonder. They rent out 92 units for short stays.
Design and Amenities
The bottom part of the new building fits in with the older buildings nearby. The tall tower then rises up from a special four-story "winter garden." This is like a large indoor garden area.
The famous sign from the original Essex Inn hotel is still on its roof. It reminds everyone of the building's history. The new apartment building and the renovated hotel are connected by two restaurants.
Essex on the Park has many modern features for its residents. People living in the apartments can also use the facilities at the newly updated Hotel Essex.
