Security Deposit Company Building
Life Span: 1892-After 1929
Location: Madison se. cor. 5th av. (Wells st)
Architect: Clinton J. Warren
- Lakeside Annual Directory of the City of Chicago, 1899
Security Bldg.—Madison se. cor. 5th av.
Lakeside Annual Directory of the City of Chicago, 1904
Security Bldg.—188 Madison se. cor. 5th av.
Lakeside Annual Directory of the City of Chicago, 1911
Security Bldg.—180 W Madison se. cor. 5th av.
Inter Ocean, January 31, 1892
THE SECURITY BUILDING.
Something More About Mr. C. H. Marshall’s Great Enterprise. Work on the Security Building, the great structure which C. H. Marshall will erect on the southeast corner of Madison street and Fifth avenue, after plans by Clinton J. Warren, will commence March 1. The completed plans show that the structure will be one of the finest in the city. The structure, to be fourteen stories high, will cost from $330,000 to $400,000. The first three stories will be of granite, while the upper floors will be of pressed brick and terra cotta.
The interior will be finely finished. Extended description of this great structure has already appeared in The Inter Ocean, but its construction is a matter of such importance as to make the present reference timely.
Standard Guide to Chicago, 1893
Security Building.—Location, S. E. Cor. Madison st. and Fifth ave. A fourteen story structure, arranged in the upper floors for the accommodation of attorneys, real estate agents, brokers, architects, mercantile and manufacturers’ agents. One of the most substantial and attractive office buildings in the city. It is strictly fireproof, the entire building from foundation to roof being composed of concrete, steel rails, steel beams, rick, fireproof tiling and stone. There are four high-speed elevators. Every floor has its safety deposit vault. It is furnished with gas and electric lights and is steam heated. The building has all modern improvements. The exterior is highly ornamental, presenting a much more pleasing appearance than many of the high structures. The overhanging cornice at the top adds greatly to its beauty. It cost $500,000.
Rand McNally Birds Eye Views, 1893
⑭ The Security Deposit Company Building
As well as the Lees, which stands south of it, has been described in our chapter on “Notable High Buildings.” The former fronts 47 feet on Madison and 100 feet on Fifth Avenue, at the southeast corner. It is a sky-scraper of 14 stories and basement, 147 feet high, with 4 passenger elevators. There are 5 stores and 150 offices. It was erected in 189i, at a cost of $500,000, and is occupied by wholesale agents and professional men.
Notable High Buildings.
The Security Deposit Company’s Building, of fourteen stories, at the southeast corner of Madison Street and Fifth Avenue, has lately been completed. Four elevators are used in the building, one of them running until 10 o’clock p. M. There are closets, vaults, and steel boxes on every floor, electric calls in each room, and all other modern devices, including an attendant’s office, where packages, messages, etc., are received to be delivered to the tenants of the building.
- Security Building
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map
1906
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