Fulton House (Chicago)

Fulton House is a former cold storage warehouse converted into a residential building at Wolf Point, Chicago.

Fulton House was built in 1898 by Frank B. Abbott as a 15-story warehouse structure. In 1908, the building was converted to a cold storage warehouse with an addition of a section to the north and a 16th floor. The split of the original south section and newer north section can be seen from the outside by a large crack on the exterior wall as well as a few details on the facade.

The building's fame came from the conversion as a residential building by Harry Weese from 1979 to 1981. The 16 story building now contains 106 residential condo/lofts located at 345 North Canal Street. Once in a run down neighborhood, the area is now under renewal and revival.

Gallery

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  Fulton House is located just south of Block 8 along the Chicago River
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  An article from 1898 showing plans for an upcoming warehouse, which would eventually become Fulton House.
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  Fulton House, as seen looking east from Alta at K Station.
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  Fulton House sits at a juncture in the Chicago River known as Wolf Point.

See also

Fulton House's more famous neighbors:

• Merchandise Mart
• Apparel Center

Fulton House is one of a few successful building conversions in North America. Queen's Quay Terminal is a former cold storage facility converted as a successful and popular commercial and residential complex along Toronto's waterfront.

References

• http://www.glasssteelandstone.com/BuildingDetail/1050.php
• http://www.chicagocondodirectory.com/loft-condos/fulton-house-lofts.html
• http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=116936