McGraw Hill Building

Chicago Landmark

McGraw-Hill Building

Thielbar and Fugard, architect

1928-29

A rare survivor of the type of buildings constructed during the early period of this street’s development as a prestigious retail address.  Its Art Deco-style design incorporates both classical and modern details, and its innovative sculptures by Gwen Lux, an important 20th-century sculptress, represent one of the city’s finest collaborations of sculpture and architecture.  It was built by the McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, whose Midwestern headquarters served as the original anchor tenant.

Designated on February 6, 1997

Richard M Daley, Mayor

Commission on Chicago Landmarks

Submitted by

Bryan Arnold