Palmolive Building facts for kids
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Palmolive Building
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The Palmolive Building
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 Location in Chicago metropolitan area
Location in Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Location | 919 N Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, USA |
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| Built | 1929 |
| Architect | Holabird & Root |
| Architectural style | Art Deco |
| NRHP reference No. | 03000784 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | August 21, 2003 |
The Palmolive Building is a 37-story Art Deco building at 919 N. Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Built by Holabird & Root, it was completed in 1929 and was home to the Colgate-Palmolive-Peet Corporation.
The building was designated a Chicago Landmark in 2000, and it was added to the federal National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
In 2001, the building was sold to developer Draper and Kramer who, with Booth Hansen Architects, converted it to residential use with the first two floors dedicated to upscale office and retail space. High-end condos make up the rest of the building. The business address remains 919 North Michigan Avenue; however, the residential address is 159 East Walton Place. Notable residents of the building include Vince Vaughn, who bought a 12,000-square-foot triplex penthouse encompassing the 35th, 36th and 37th floors for $12 million. In February 2013, Vaughn offered the penthouse for sale as a pocket listing for $24.9 million. However, after multiple price cuts he chose in May 2016 to divide the unit in two, offering one for $8.5 million, and the other smaller unit for $4.2 million.
Lindbergh Beacon
A beacon named for the aviator Charles Lindbergh was added to the building in 1930. It rotated a full 360 degrees and was intended to help guide airplanes safely to Midway Airport. The beacon beamed for several decades, and ceased operation in 1981 following complaints from residents of nearby buildings. During the Palmolive Building's conversion to condominiums in the late 2000s, the beacon was modified to rotate back and forth, always pointing towards the waterfront, so as to avoid shining light into other buildings. Subsequently, the historic beacon resumed operation.
See also
In Spanish: Palmolive Building para niños
