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Clark Adams Building
The Clark Adams Building with the Willis Tower seen in the background.
Map
Interactive map of the Clark Adams Building area
General information
StatusCompleted
Architectural style
Neoclassical
Location105 West Adams Street, Chicago, Illinois
Coordinates41°52′44″N 87°37′53″W / 41.8790°N 87.6313°W / 41.8790; -87.6313
Construction started
1926
Completed1927
Height
Architectural476 feet (145.1 m)
Top floor456 feet (139.0 m)
Technical details
Floor count41
Floor area456,441 square feet (42,404.8 m2)
Design and construction
ArchitectBurnham Brothers

The Clark Adams Building, also known as the Bankers Building, is a skyscraper located at 105 West Adams Street in Chicago, Illinois, United States.[1][2] The building was designed by the Burnham Brothers who designed other buildings in Chicago such as the Carbide and Carbon Building.[2] The building stands at 476 feet tall and has 41 floors. Construction of the Clark Adams Building began in 1926 and was completed in 1927.

Owners

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As of 2006, Musa Philip Tadros of Crown Commercial Real Estate and Development had purchased the building.

On July 31, 2023, the owners of the Clark Adams Building filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.[3]

Tenants

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One quarter of the Clark Adams Building is leased to Club Quarters, while retail tenants include Native Foods, Elephant & Castle restaurants and Starbucks.[4]

References

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  1. "The Clark Adams Building". Chicago Architecture Info. Archived from the original on March 25, 2018. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Bankers Building". Chicago Architecture Info. Archived from the original on December 29, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
  3. "Loop Office landlord enters bankruptcy as conversion looms". The Real Deal. August 15, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  4. Ori, Ryan (August 13, 2014). "Serial converter has no such plans for latest Loop office tower buy". Chicago Business. Retrieved October 19, 2014.