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Magnificent Mile looking south
333 North Michigan
333 North Michigan Chicago Landmark plaque
333 North Michigan

333 North Michigan is a historic building located in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois. Architecturally, it is noted for its dramatic upper-level setbacks that were inspired by the 1923 skyscraper zoning laws. Geographically, it is known as one of the four 1920s flanks of the Michigan Avenue Bridge (along with the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower and the London Guarantee Building).[1] Additionally, it is known as the geographic beneficiary of the jog in Michigan Avenue, which makes it visible along the Magnificent Mile as the building that seems to be in the middle of the road at the foot of this stretch of road.[1][2] The building was designed by Holabird & Roche/Holabird & Root.[1] It was designated a Chicago Landmark on February 7, 1997.[1] Michigan Avenue is a north-south road in Chicago, Illinois. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Landmarks of Chicago. ... The Loop is what locals call the historical center of downtown Chicago. ... The city Chicago, Illinois, is divided into seventy-seven community areas. ... This article is about the largest city of Illinois. ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Largest metro area Chicago Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ... The Michigan Avenue Bridge, seen from the east along the river The Michigan Avenue Bridge is a bascule bridge that carries Michigan Avenue across the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, Illinois. ... The gleaming white Wrigley Building (410 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois) is a skyscraper located directly across Michigan Avenue from the Tribune Tower. ... The Tribune Tower is a Gothic building located at 435 North Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. ... The Michigan Avenue Bridge across the Chicago River. ... Michigan Avenue is a north-south road in Chicago, Illinois. ... The architectural firm of Holabird & Roche was founded in Chicago in 1880. ... The architectural firm of Holabird & Root was founded in Chicago in 1880 and is still in operation. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Landmarks of Chicago. ... February 7 is the 38th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Notes

  1. ^ a b c d 333 North Michigan Building. City of Chicago Dept. of Pl. and Devpmt., Landmarks Div. (2003). Retrieved on 2007-05-19.
  2. ^ 333 North Michigan. Emporis (2007). Retrieved on 2007-05-19.


 
 

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