Field Building

The Field Building, located at 135 South La Salle Street in Chicago, Illinois, is a historic art deco office building designated as a Chicago Landmark. Completed in 1934, this 45-story skyscraper was one of the last major office buildings constructed in Chicago before the Great Depression and World War II. Designed by the firm of Graham, Anderson, Probst & White, the building features innovative design elements such as high-speed elevators and air conditioning.

The building's lobby includes a multi-level arcade allowing pedestrians to walk between LaSalle and Clark Streets, as well as integrated design elements that mirror the building's exterior shape. The exterior of the building is clad in polished black granite on the first floor, with windows framed in polished aluminum or monel metal.

The upper stories are sheathed in limestone, with windows grouped vertically to emphasize the building's height. The building rises from a four-story base and features a rectangular tower centered on the base, buttressed by shorter towers at each corner.

Originally occupied by the LaSalle Bank, the building was later sold to Bank of America and renamed the Bank of America Building. The building continues to be a prominent fixture in the Chicago skyline, housing a mix of office space, retail banking, and dining facilities.

In addition to its commercial tenants, the building also housed FM radio station WEFM on the 45th floor, broadcasting classical music from 1940 to 1977. Today, the Field Building stands as a testament to Chicago's architectural heritage and continues to be a vital part of the city's downtown landscape.