Getting Ready to Turn Dirt at 108 North Jefferson
Apr06

Getting Ready to Turn Dirt at 108 North Jefferson

Written By on April 6, 2015 in Construction, Skyscrapers, West Loop, _story

The long-awaited transformation of the gravel and dirt parking lot at 108 North Jefferson Street into a hotel sandwich is finally starting.  A few days ago permits were issued to begin the foundation work, described thusly: Foundations systems only for proposed 24-story Hotel with above ground parking on 2nd and 3rd floors, 5th floor amenities, 336 rooms on floors 6-23 and roof top restaurant The developer is Jupiter Realty.  You may...

Read More
Slice of Life: Red on the River
Mar21

Slice of Life: Red on the River

Written By on March 21, 2014 in Michigan Avenue, Near North Side, slice of life, Streeterville

The Wrigley Building (400 North Michigan Avenue), the Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile (540 North Michigan Avenue), and the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile (505 North Michigan Avenue) team up to paint the sky red at the junction of Michigan Avenue and the Chicago River on a frosty March...

Read More