The National is a
landmark
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In modern use, the term can also be applied to smaller structures or f ...
high-rise building
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in the
Chicago Loop and originally named the Commercial National Bank Building.
History
The building was designed by
D. H. Burnham & Company, and is the oldest surviving building in the Loop designed by that firm. It was designed for the Commercial National Bank, which had been formed after the passage of the
National Banking Act of 1863. It was constructed between 1906 and 1907.
The Commercial National Bank merged with the Continental National Bank in 1910; the merged entity moved into the
Continental and Commercial National Bank building in 1914. The building was renamed the "Edison Building" in 1912 and served as the headquarters of
Commonwealth Edison
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until 1969.
The Commercial National Bank Building was designated a
Chicago Landmark
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on June 22, 2016.
Height
The building has an estimated height of 231.82 ft.
See also
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List of tallest buildings in Chicago
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List of tallest buildings in the United States
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Marquette Building (Chicago)
References
Works cited
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External links
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Bluetstar Properties: 125 S Clark
Burnham and Root buildings
Office buildings in Chicago
Office buildings completed in 1907
Commercial buildings completed in 1907
Historic bank buildings in the United States
Chicago Landmarks
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