Ordinance O2025-0015553 Passed

Non-Routine Ward Matters Land Use Historical Landmark


Historical landmark designation for Rector Building at 79 W Monroe St

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The Rector Building, built in 1905 for Charles E. Rector, houses Rector’s Restaurant and several financial institutions. Designed by Jarvis Hunt, a contributor to the City Beautiful Movement, the building was designated a Chicago Landmark on January 9, 2025, by the City Council of the City of Chicago. It meets three criteria of the Municipal Code of Chicago due to its historical, architectural, and economic significance.

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