There are a wide variety of interesting attractions and must-see places in Illinois, from water parks to museums and natural wonders. It can be amazing to see these things up close, especially when they are so unique it’s almost as if they could only exist in your dreams. This magical place in Chicago, Illinois is exactly that: a unique creation that has to be seen to be believed.
Edgewater Beach Apartments, located at 5555 N. Sheridan Road, is located in the Edgewater neighborhood on the north end of the city. They sit at the northernmost point of Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive (also known as North Lake Shore Drive), giving passers-by a glimpse of their wondrous existence.
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Spoiler alert: this is my favorite building in Chicago and my favorite building of all time. I even have a tattoo of it on my arm!
The building was designed by architect Benjamin Marshall and completed in 1928. It is a cooperative apartment building and is designed in the shape of a unique cross. Marshall gave the building a “sunset” pink exterior to match the neighboring Edgewater Beach Hotel, which was “sunrise” yellow.
The building can be seen from miles away along the lakefront, but can also be walked to from Sheridan Road or Bryn Mawr Avenue. At its base is a lobby and several small shops.
Looking up from the outside, you feel like you’re at the bottom of a coral-pink canyon. The impressive 20-story building is located in the Bryn Mawr Historic District.
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In this vintage postcard, you can see where the Edgewater Beach Hotel buildings used to be just down the block from the Edgewater Beach Apartments. The historic hotel was a big draw for Old Hollywood celebrities, but it was torn down in the late 1960s after Lake Shore Drive was widened, cutting off the hotel’s private beach.
Here you can see the apartments from above and the unique shape of the building. You can also see the private outdoor walkway and patio.
Inside, it’s as dreamy as you can imagine. In 1994, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places. At times, it has been opened to the public for tours, but even the views from the outside are enough to take your breath away.
Its art deco indoor pool is a step back in time, with tons of original details and ornate flourishes.
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Would you visit this magical place in Chicago, Illinois? Have you ever been to Edgewater Beach Apartments? What is your favorite historical building? Tell us in the comments! Find out more by visiting the Edgewater Beach Apartments website and the Edgewater Beach Apartments Facebook page. And while you’re in the neighborhood, be sure to stop by for a burger and a pint at this iconic patio!
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ADDRESS: Edgewater Beach Apartments, 5555 N Sheridan Rd Suite 3, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
