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.

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

See also

Fulton House's more famous neighbors:

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

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