Tribune Tower Residences

Restoring an Icon: Our Work on the Historic Tribune Tower

The Tribune Tower, an iconic landmark at 435 North Michigan Avenue in Chicago, stands as a masterpiece of neo-Gothic architecture. Originally completed in 1925 as the headquarters for the Chicago Tribune, the building was designed by John Mead Howells and Raymond Hood, winning an international architectural competition in 1922.

Known for its intricate buttresses inspired by the Rouen Cathedral’s Tour de Beurre and its incorporation of historic stone fragments from around the world, the Tribune Tower holds a significant place in architectural history.

In 2016, the building was purchased by CIM Group and Golub & Company for redevelopment. Following the Chicago Tribune’s departure in 2018, an extensive restoration and conversion transformed the space into luxury residences. Completed by Solomon Cordwell Buenz, the project introduced 162 unique condominiums with 56 distinct floor plans.

Our Role in the Restoration

RestoreWorks was proud to contribute to the preservation of this historic landmark by performing expert limestone cleaning using a specialized water soaking process. This meticulous technique helped rejuvenate the building’s stonework while maintaining its original integrity and grandeur.