411 S Wells St
$21 to $30.50/sqft/yr
411 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60607
60,200 sqft
Building Size
0.1148 acres
Lot Area
Details:
Description:
By the early 1930s, Chicago had become one of the nation’s busiest manufacturing centers, powered by its central location, extensive railroad network, lake access, stockyards, wholesale markets, and large immigrant workforce. Factories clustered near rail lines and downtown commercial districts, making it easy to receive raw materials, hire labor, and ship finished goods across the country. Ready-made apparel was booming, and Chicago already had a deep pool of skilled garment workers particularly during WWI, when women stepped in to fill the gaps left by men who were drafted for military service. Women led the charge during labor strikes and helped reshape the manufacturing industry in ways we still benefit from today.
411 S Wells was designed and built by the same team behind the Sears, Roebuck, and Co. warehouse and administrative center; the “Dixon” name was added in honor of Arthur Dixon, one of Chicago’s most influential businessmen and aldermen of the 19th century. The Dixon Building became a highly sought-after location for such garment manufacturing, and for decades it housed a variety of tailors and retailers such as the renowned Kling Bros company. The Kling Bros ghost sign is still visible on the facade today.
By the early 1930s, Chicago had become one of the nation’s busiest manufacturing centers, powered by its central location, extensive railroad network, lake access, stockyards, wholesale markets, and large immigrant workforce. Factories clustered near rail lines and downtown commercial districts, making it easy to receive raw materials, hire labor, and ship finished goods across the country. Ready-made apparel was booming, and Chicago already had a deep pool of skilled garment workers particularly during WWI, when women stepped in to fill the gaps left by men who were drafted for military service. Women led the charge during labor strikes and helped reshape the manufacturing industry in ways we still benefit from today.
411 S Wells was designed and built by the same team behind the Sears, Roebuck, and Co. warehouse and administrative center; the “Dixon” name was added in honor of Arthur Dixon, one of Chicago’s most influential businessmen and aldermen of the 19th century. The Dixon Building became a highly sought-after location for such garment manufacturing, and for decades it housed a variety of tailors and retailers such as the renowned Kling Bros company. The Kling Bros ghost sign is still visible on the facade today.
6 Spaces Available
Suite 300, 300 Building
Full floor with 8 offices, a conference room, workroom, kitchen, and open area. Exposed ceiling.
Suite 503, 503, 5 Building
2 offices, open area, kitchenette.
Suite 5S, 5S, 5 Building
Open area.
Suite 600, 600, 6 Building
Full floor with 6 offices, open area, kitchen. Divisible.
Suite 1000/1100, 1000/1100, 1000/1100 Unknown Sub Type
2 level space with 5 offices, open area and a kitchen on the 10th floor and 2 offices, a conference room and open area on the connected 11th floor.
Suite 1200, 1200, 12 Building
Full floor with 6 offices, conference room, open area, kitchen.
Documents:
| Title | ||
|---|---|---|
| 411 brochure Draft 2_s.pdf |
Location
Gallery
