The Monroe Building

Master Wings

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The monroe building

A Chicago Masterpiece Rediscovered

Richard Cahan and Michael Williams

Purchased in 2005 by Colonel (IL) Jennifer N. Pritzker, IL ARNG (Retired), Chicago’s Monroe Building has been lovingly restored, updated, and reborn—now serving as home to the Pritzker Military Museum & Library. The Monroe Building: A Chicago Masterpiece Rediscovered chronicles the history of the building from conception through restoration, presenting a history of Chicago architecture through the lens of one building and detailing just how a Chicago masterpiece was rediscovered.

“a newfound appreciation”
Review by Heidi Ruehle

Check out this review of The Monroe Building by Heidi Ruehle, who is currently the Executive Director at Unity Temple Restoration Foundation.

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