James R Thompson Center

100 W Randolph St, Chicago, Illinois 60601 USA

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“spectacularly designed feat of architecture”

The beauty and uniqueness of the James R. Thompson Center reflects on every shopping experience. In addition to the Atrium Mall, this astounding building houses more than 50 government agencies, boards and commissions. Designed by world renowned architect Helmut Jahn, the award-winning marble, glass and steel structure surrounds one of the largest enclosed spaces in the world. The the building's steel frame is topped by a cylindrical skylight soaring 75 feet above the roof level. The interior is an architectural marvel, with a three hundred foot tall skylight and atrium. The rotunda, which is one hundred sixty feet in diameter, is supported by sixteen floors of balconied, open space. The building is named after the governor who commissioned it. For more information on the James R. Thompson Center, please visit the James R. Thompson Center page at the State of Illinois site.

Reviewed by
Christina S.

June 22, 2019

This Historic Building serves as a main branch for Chicago and Illinois Government Offices and offers: The Department of Motor Vehicles Chicago Transportation Authority Office United States Post... Read more

Reviewed by
Thomas G.

June 01, 2019

The James R Thompson Center opened May of 1985 as the State of Illinois Center. And later renamed in 1993 to honor former Illinois Republican Governor James R. Thompson. I have actually visited... Read more

Reviewed by
Steve A.

September 28, 2023

Basically this is a big government building with a lot of other stuff going on inside. It also has a shopping center with a few restaurants. The James R. Thompson Center has a pretty good location... Read more

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