Rookery Building
The Rookery
An early Chicago School skyscraper completed in 1888. Frank Lloyd Wright's remodeled all-white light court is a must-see for architecture fans.
Located on LaSalle Street in the Loop, the Rookery was designed by Burnham and Root in 1888. It is a landmark of the early Chicago School of skyscrapers. Its exterior is load-bearing masonry, while the interior light court features an iron frame and a glass skylight. In 1905, Frank Lloyd Wright remodeled the lobby into a “light court” with white marble and gold ornamentation. The lobby is free to enter on weekdays, and the Chicago Architecture Center offers paid guided tours.
Opening hours
Lobby weekdays about 9am–5pm
Nearby sights
- Willis Tower Skydeck
- Chicago Theatre
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Buddy Guy's Legends
- Chicago Cultural Center
- Millennium Park & Cloud Gate
- Buckingham Fountain
- Chicago Riverwalk & Architecture Cruise