Municipal Courts Building (Chicago, Illinois) facts for kids
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Municipal Courts Building
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The Municipal Courts Building in 2008, situated between its wider neighbors
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 Location in Chicago metropolitan area
Location in Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Location | 116 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Illinois |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1906–07 |
| Architect | Jenny, Mundie & Jensen |
| Architectural style | Chicago |
| NRHP reference No. | 85001912 |
| Added to NRHP | August 29, 1985 |
The Municipal Courts Building, also called the Lake View Building, is a tall building in Chicago, Illinois. It stands at 116 South Michigan Avenue. This building was constructed between 1906 and 1907. Its first job was to be a temporary home for Chicago's Municipal Court.
Building History
The Municipal Court was a local court that handled many daily legal cases. It needed a place to operate quickly. Jacob L. Kesner built this building. It was first 12 stories high. The building was built on a very narrow piece of land, only about 40 feet wide. Mr. Kesner was one of the few property owners willing to rent space to the court for a short time.
Construction Challenges
The building's construction faced some problems. It was finished later than planned. It also had less space inside than what was promised. Plus, the rent was higher than another offer the city received. This situation made the mayor at the time, Edward Dunne, look into why this building contract was approved. He wanted to make sure everything was fair and honest.
After the Court Moved Out
The court only used the building for a few years, until 1911. After the court moved to a new, permanent home, Mr. Kesner made changes to the building. He added five more stories to it, making it even taller.
Special Recognition
The Municipal Courts Building is important because of its history and design. On August 29, 1985, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list of places in the United States that are important to history or architecture. Being on this list helps protect the building for future generations.
