The Monroe Building
The Monroe Building 104 S. Michigan Ave Chicago,  IL 60603 (312) 223-1764
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   AMENITIES

Gift Shop

BOOK - 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.  
SILVER OR GOLD COIN - Precious limited edition coins have been created for the 100th Anniversary of the Monroe Building’s existence and also to commemorate the completion of the restoration.  The coins are rectangular in shape and double sided; with the exterior of the Monroe Building and 1912 on one side; to mark the year it was first built, then on the other side; the exterior of the Monroe Building with the year 2012, signifying when it was brought back to life and its restoration was completed.

Visit our Gift Shop, or the 2nd Floor Library.

The Latest Tenant Amenities

Newly renovated, the Monroe Building offers the latest technologies and most desirable features for tenants seeking Loop and Michigan Avenue offices:

  • A new fitness center with lockers, showers and towel service, plus bike storage
  • An unparalleled auditorium and broadcast center, conference and teleconference facilities, and event space
  • Completely updated building, security and IT systems
  • A data center with server space and tenant IT support
  • Discounted parking adjacent to the building at Millennium Park Garages
  • Ready access to public transportation

A dedicated in-house management team provides the kind of personal attention today's tenants want but rarely find. And from its position on the landmark Michigan Avenue, the Monroe Building gives tenants what may be the greatest amenity of all — unobstructed park and lake views.  

Up-to-the-Minute Systems

Mechanical
  • New air-handler unit on every floor; affordable after-hours HVAC
  • Variable air-volume system; new perimeter radiators with DanFloss Controls; plenum return
  • New 600-ton chilled-water HVAC system; new chillers and cooling towers
  • New condenser water glycol system; 350 tons of cooling with 150 tons supplemental available (14 tons per floor)
Electrical Service
  • New electrical system throughout; 8 watts/RSF
  • Individual tenant meters provided by ComEd
  • Redundant feeds from multiple ComEd substations
Plumbing
  • New plumbing throughout
  • Five plumbing risers
Security
  • 45-plus cameras
  • 24-hour manned security
IT and Phone
  • Satellite TV access available on all floors
  • Modern voice and data infrastructure
  • Full-service IT company in-house
Data Center
  • New 1,200-RSF, state-of-the-art, high-security data center
  • Backup systems for uninterrupted power supply
  • Rental rack/cabinet space for tenant equipment
  • Hosting, monitoring and maintenance available Elevators
    • Five new passenger elevators with access control
    • New two-stop elevator on floors 15–16
    • Freight elevator
Life Safety
    • Fully sprinklered
    • New emergency generator and life safety command panel
    • Two emergency stairwells, both pressurized with area of rescue stations on every floor 

Data Center and Support

A new full-service data center offers tenants on-site server space and professional IT services. Tenants can rent cabinet space for their equipment in quarter- to full-rack configurations with reliable infrastructure. As an added value, we provide professional services to support tenants' business needs. A la carte options range from remote hands and system monitoring to installation and configuration. High-speed Internet access is available at discounted rates through the building's provider, or tenants can opt for their own third-party provider using DSL, T1 or wireless connectivity.

The data center has more than 15 tons of cooling capacity. Power feed comes from two substations, UPS battery backup and an onsite generator good for 24-plus hours of operation.  

Pritzker Military Museum and Library

The Pritzker Military Museum & Library provides the ideal atmosphere and event space for first-class special events, including corporate meetings, receptions, and private parties. Whether your next event is an intimate daytime affair or elegant evening dinner, the Pritzker Military Museum & Library is the venue of choice in Chicago.  Colonel J.N. Pritzker, IL ARNG (Retired), founder of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library, assembled a major collection of books and related materials on military history, with a particular focus on the concept of the Citizen Soldier in America. Today, building upon that foundation through the generosity of private donors, the Pritzker Military Museum & Library has become a non-partisan research organization that attempts to increase the public understanding of military history and the sacrifices made by the men and women who have served.

Conference/Teleconference Center

Tenants at the Monroe Building have access to a fully equipped conference center. Two spacious conference rooms accommodate executive meetings for up to 25 participants. Both conference rooms offer up-to-the-minute teleconferencing and multimedia projection capabilities, and access to a kitchenette. 

Auditorium

    
On a larger scale, a luxurious, two-story auditorium seating 110 provides a distinguished setting for press conferences, panel discussions, speaking engagements, film screenings and other public events. A broadcast center supports interactive webcasts and high-definition, multi-camera broadcasts. The center is equipped for AVID/Final Cut Pro Editing, 3D and motion graphics and on-site DVD duplication. 

Tenant-exclusive Fitness Center

In step with the times, the Monroe Building will provide a 4,200-square-foot tenant-exclusive fitness center equipped state of the art equipment.  After working out, tenants can freshen up in the spa-like locker rooms which include showers, lockers and towel service.  

  • Treadmills
  • Arc trainers
  • Recumbent and upright bikes
  • Rowing machine
  • Dumbbells and bench press
  • Functional trainer
  • Abdominal board
  • Leg press
  • Yoga and stretching room
  • Television and WiFi
     

Secured Bike Storage

For tenants who bike to work, the Monroe Building offers secured indoor bike storage. Locker rooms with showers on the first floor offer a convenient changing area.

Adjacent Parking

The Grant Park North Garage is located on Michigan Avenue, under Millennium Park. The vehicle entrance for the garage is in the center of Michigan Avenue, at Madison, north of Monroe Street and the pedestrian entrance is on the corner of Michigan and Monroe across the street from the Monroe Building.

Area

Located at Monroe and Michigan, the Monroe Building puts tenants at the crossroads of Chicago's business and entertainment districts. From the Monroe Building, it's an easy walk to the Loop's corporate offices, financial district and courthouses. Fine dining and Michigan Avenue cafés are just steps away. Nearby hotels offer top-notch accommodations for out-of-town clients and associates. As an added advantage, public transportation — including bus, El and commuter rail — is close and convenient.

This premium location gives tenants quick access to daytime and evening events. The theater district, Art Institute and other cultural venues are all nearby. And just across the street, Millennium Park always offers something to see and do from winter skating to free summer concerts.

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