1904
1923
1940s
1980s
2018
2020
1904
Building built in 1904. Daniel Burnham was the architect, developer and client, he built the building with 5 other investors. A year later, the facade was extended to Michigan Avenue.
1923
The unique water fountain was added to the central lobby.
1940s
The official starting point of Route 66 was designated to the doorstep of 224 S Michigan and currently stretches from Chicago to Los Angeles.
1980s
The building was under major renovation, including upgrades to the MEP and elevators. There was an egress staircase and upper skylight added to the building. In the mid 80s, the lobby fountain was removed.
2018
The building renovations included adding a fitness center and penthouse tenant lounge where Daniel Burnham used to office from the building.
2020
