McCormick Building in Chicago

• Construction finish: 1910
• Designed by: Holabird & Roche
• Type: Skyscraper

• CAIF - Chicago Architecture Info Forum

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There are 14 comments.

  My grandfather was a tennant in the 50'2 and 60's. His name was Fred W. German. My father worked for the McCormick estate. I remember somuch about "332". The coffee shop, lobby, and Nick, the elevator operator. Thanks for the memories.

robert w smith - Sunday, August 14th, 2011 @ 5:03pm  

  I worked in this building in 1949-51 as the secretary for Robert Hall McCormick, Jr. He was the builder for the new condo building at 860 Lake Shore Drive. His office was connected to his father's living suite on the top floor.

Jane Wagner - Saturday, July 9th, 2011 @ 1:02pm  

  I believe my grandfather's company (Allen - Garcia) was located in this building on various floors over the years. Does anyone have old plans which show or identify the spaces occupied by this firm? Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

Mark Fisher - Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 @ 11:12pm  

  Long before the appearance of the condos on the upper floors. there was a resident in the building. Robert Hall McCormick, who died in 1963, had an apartment there, with a parlor-office, library, kitchen, and bedroom. It was maintained until the building was sold

McCormick - Monday, January 18th, 2010 @ 11:52am  

  We have lived in this building for 10 years! The top six floors were gutted and re-built as condos in the late 90s. We were the first to move in in 2000. We have three windows overlooking Grant Park and 5 windows looking south. It is a fabulous and protected view - and 10 years down the road we are obviously still a well-kept secret!

Mary Zavett - Friday, January 8th, 2010 @ 7:14am  

  I worked at 332 South Michigan Avenue in the 60's. The McCormick Building lobby was beautiful. The coffee shop had the best toasted cinnamon rolls. I worked for Health Insurance Association of America. (HIAA). I met some very good friends at that time in my life.

Ann Marie Lundstrom - Saturday, December 19th, 2009 @ 9:35am  

  My great grandfather was the building superintendent for the McCormick Estates. My mom remembers her grandfather & dad discussing elevator problems in the buildings. My great grandfather was William J Lane.

Mary Lee Foley - Thursday, October 15th, 2009 @ 8:06pm  

  I started working here in this building for Texaco, INC back in November 21, 1966. Great historical building. Need to visit there again. Yes the lobby is beautiful!

Paul A. Orosco - Monday, September 14th, 2009 @ 7:04pm  

  I'm fascinated by all of the historical comments on this site. My grandfather, Robert Hall McCormick, was the guy who built this building, and my dad had his offices in the building while I was growing up. Please, if you have more stories about any relatives who had offices in the building, or who worked there, don't hesitate to share.Jane Beattie: I think I recently met a relative of yours in Kalamazoo, MI; her last name was Beattie, and I think her dad had worked with Hedrick-Blessing. Ring any bells?Unknown: Are you a McCormick family member?Richard Moran: Actually, I think he is the Chief Engineer now. He's been there since the fifties, and could probably disassemble the building and put it back together blindfolded. Wealth of information.Thanks for all the comments!

Matthew Morris McCormick - Thursday, August 27th, 2009 @ 8:24pm  

  There are many wonderful things about this building...But by far the greatest thing is it's afternoon engineer. Not only is he very knowledgeable about engineering and various other subjects, but he is also incredibly good looking. The building is really nice, but he is the true star of 332.

Richard Moran - Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 @ 9:11pm  

  the most beautiful lobby i've every seen and it almost all orignal. my family has worked there for 3 generations. if you are ever near by stop in and take a look.

unknown - Friday, June 26th, 2009 @ 12:19am  

  This charming structure was home to my 17th floor trade association office in the mid 1970s - a classic "turn of the century" (yes, that OTHER century) building directly across Michigan Avenue from Grant Park.

Tom Herron - Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 @ 11:50pm  

  My grandfather, Ernest S. Hough, was on the board of directors, and the corporation secretary, of the Walworth & Neville Mfg. Co, which established an office at 1461 McCormick Building, in 1919.

Jane Beattie - Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 @ 3:48pm  

  Part of the legacy of theGeorge A. Fuller Company,Building Construction.

Howard L. Brown - Tuesday, February 6th, 2007 @ 8:28am