Chase Tower (Chicago)
| Company type | Commercial office building |
|---|---|
| Industry | Banking, office space |
| Founded | 1969 |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
Area served | United States, Canada |
| Products | Office space, banking headquarters |
| Owner | JPMorgan Chase (implied) |
Chase Tower, situated at 10 South Dearborn Street within Chicago's Loop district, is a 60-story high-rise finalized in 1969. With a height of 850 feet (259 meters), it holds the position as the fourteenth tallest structure in Chicago and stands as the tallest building enclosed by the Chicago 'L' Loop elevated railway. As of May 2022, it ranks as the 66th tallest building across the United States. The tower functions as the primary commercial and retail banking headquarters for JPMorgan Chase's U.S. and Canadian operations. Additionally, it serves as the main office for Exelon. The entire city block bordered by Clark, Dearborn, Madison, and Monroe streets is occupied by the building and its adjacent plaza, known as Exelon Plaza.
History
Prior to its erection, the site was occupied by the Morrison Hotel, which was demolished in 1965. The tower opened its doors in 1969 under the name First National Plaza, acting as the headquarters for First Chicago Corporation. In 1998, it became home to Bank One Corporation's headquarters and was renamed Bank One Tower. The current designation, Chase Tower, was adopted on October 24, 2005, after Bank One merged with Chase. The tower also houses Chase's retail banking division.
The NPR program Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! was recorded at the Chase Auditorium located beneath the plaza until 2022, when production moved to the Fine Arts Building.
Design and features
The architectural design was led by C.F. Murphy Associates, with contributions from Stanislaw Z. Gladych and Perkins and Will. Chase Tower is recognized for its unique curved facade and its lively public area: a recessed plaza positioned centrally in the Chicago Loop, which includes a jet fountain and Marc Chagall’s ceramic mural titled Four Seasons.
The building's ground level features Chicago’s largest Chase Bank branch, equipped with 22 ATMs.
See also
- List of tallest buildings in the United States
- List of tallest buildings in Chicago
- World's tallest structures
- List of tallest buildings in the world
External links
- projectchicago.org entry: Chase Tower
- Chase press release regarding the tower’s renaming in 2005
- skyscraper.org