Everett M. Dirksen U.S. Courthouse, Chicago, IL

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219 South Dearborn Street, IL, Chicago

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Square Footage		Building Dimensions
Floor Area Total:	1412473	Stories/Levels:	30
First Floor Area:	31650	Perimeter:	970(Linear Ft.)
Occupiable Area:	915477	Depth:	118(Linear Ft.)
		Height:	398(Linear Ft.)
		Length:	369(Linear Ft.)

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Year Start	Year End	Description	Architect
0	1964		Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
0	0		Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

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Everett M. Dirksen U.S. Courthouse, Chicago, IL

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Size:NA Description:Original District Courtroom, view from rear toward witness stand. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original District Courtroom, view from entrance toward judge's bench. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original District Courtroom, view from judge's bench to entrance. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original Ceremonial Courtroom, view from entrance to bench. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Phase II District Courtroom, circa 1994, view from rear to witness stand. Chicago,IL View Larger
Size:NA Description:Phase II District Courtroom, circa 1994, view from entrance toward judge's bench. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Phase II District Courtroom, circa 1994, view from judge's bench toward entrance. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Phase III District Courtroom, view from rear towards witness stand. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Phase III District Courtroom, view from entrance toward judge's bench. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Phase III District Courtroom. view from judge's bench toward entrance. Chicago,IL View Larger
Size:NA Description:Phase III District Courtroom, view from public corridor through entrance. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Phase III District Courtroom, detail view of attorney's table. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Phase III District Courtroom, view from jury box to bench. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Phase III District Courtroom, view from judge's bench to jury area. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Orignal elevator corridor, typical of upper floors. Chicago,IL View Larger
Size:NA Description:Modified elevator corridors, typical of most upper floors. See building preservation zone plans for extent of elevator corridor modification. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Modified Elevator Corridors, typical most upper floors. See building preservation zoning plans for extent of elevator corridor modification. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Modified elevator cab, typical of all elevator cabs. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Phase III modifications to main lobby, including information desk, view to plaza beyond. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Phase III modifications to main lobby, view of information desk. Chicago,IL View Larger
Size:NA Description:Phase III modifications to main lobby, view of information desk. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Phase III modifications to main lobby, close-up of information desk. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Phase III modifications to main lobby, close-up of information desk. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View to Northeast, Photo dated 1/30/1962, black and white positive. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View to Northeast, photo dated 3/21/1963, black and white positive. Chicago,IL View Larger
Size:NA Description:View to Northwest, photo dated 3/21/1963, black and white positive. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View to Southeast, photo dated 3/21/1963, black and white positive. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View to South, photo dated 3/21/1963, black and white positive. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View to Northeast, photo dated 4/19/1963, black and white positive. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View to Northwest, photo dated 4/19/1963, black and white positive. Chicago,IL View Larger
Size:NA Description:View to Northeast from Jackson and Dearborn Streets, photo dated 5/20/1963, black and white positive. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View to Northwest from Jackson Streets, photo dated 5/20/1963, black and white positive. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View to Southwest from Adams and Dearborn Streets, photo dated 5/20/1963, black and white positive. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View to Northwest from Quincy Street, photo dated 5/20/1963, black and white positive. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View to Northeast from Jackson and Dearborn Streets, photo dated 8/20/1963, black and white positive. Chicago,IL View Larger
Size:NA Description:View to Northwest from Jackson and State Streets, photo dated 8/20/1963, black and white positive. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View of Induction Unit Piping from below Floor 25, photo dated 3/9/1964, black and white positive. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View of Fan Unit and Motor Mountings, Floor 28, photo dated 3/9/1964, black and white positive. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View to Northeast, photo dated 5/28/1964, black and white positive. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View to Northwest, photo dated 5/28/1964, black and white positive. Chicago,IL View Larger
Size:NA Description:View to Southeast, photo dated 5/28/1964, black and white positive. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View to West along Adams Street, photo dated 5/28/1964, black and white positive. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View to Northwest, photo dated 6/22/1964, black and white positive. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View to Southeast, photo dated 6/22/1964, black and white positive. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View of Lobby at Adams Street, photo dated 6/22/1964, black and white positive. Chicago,IL View Larger
Size:NA Description:View to Northeast, photo dated 10/7/1964, black and white positive. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View of Second Floor Elevator Corridor, photo dated 11/17/1964, black and white positive. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View of Judges Dining Room, looking south, photo dated 11/19/1964, black and white positive. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View of Judges Dining Room, looking north, photo dated 11/19/1964, black and white positive. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View of Cafeteria Area, looking south, photo dated 11/19/1964, black and white positive. Chicago,IL View Larger
Size:NA Description:View of Second Floor Baking Area, photo dated 11/20/1964, black and white positive. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:U.S. Attorney's Office, Fifth Floor, Detail of Newell Post at new stairwell. Zone 3 Status. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:U.S. Attorney's Office, Representative view of stairwell, ca. 1992, connecting floors 3,4 and 5. Visible and prominent from exterior due to perimeter location. Not an historic feature. Zone 3. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Internal view, Structural Support for curtain wall system. Typical detail of interior window framing system. Zone 1 feature. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Interior Partition, Southwest Lobby Area, Floor 7. Original lobby feature. Zone 1 element. Chicago,IL View Larger
Size:NA Description:Holding Cell corridor, Floor 24, Looking north along east secure corridor. Typical condition for this floor, indicating original function & fabric related to prisoner circulation within the building. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Specific Use Corridor, Floor 24, looking north along west corridor. This is original detail and fabric of functional corridor on this floor. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Recessed Entry Doors, typical of original Courtrooms, Floor 25. Wood paneled wall treatment is a later addition intended to create a greater sense of formality approaching the courtrooms. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Lobby area, Floor 25, west corridor. These lobby areas are typical of all public floors and are aspects of the original floor plan. Lighting & ceiling materials are original. View to southwest. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:East Corridor, Floor 17, typical of all upper floors. Proportions are very narrow, wall are unadorned, painted plaster. Light fixtures and acoustical ceiling materials are orignal. View to South. Chicago,IL View Larger
Size:NA Description:North corridor, floor 17. View to east along short corridor at north end of building. Wall and ceiling surfaces are in original, unadorned condition. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:North Courtroom, floor 17, looking east. Typical interior treatment of smaller court and hearing rooms. Note original paneling, light fixtures, acoustical ceiling and medallion. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:North Courtroom, Floor 17, showing typical appearance and scal of all perimeter courtrooms. Original features and fixtures. View to northeast. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Courtroom, Floor 18, typical door and entrance treatment. Original walls and doors are unadorned. Nameplate is original. View to southeast. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Floor 21, Typical original entry plaque (design and graphics.) View to east. Chicago,IL View Larger
Size:NA Description:Center Courtroom, Floor 25. Original condition. Note ceiling grid system. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Typical public corridor, courtroom floors. Original finishes demonstrated, except for carpeting, which has been replaced throughout the building and not considered an intrusion. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original Fire Doors, typical of orignal courtroom floors, located at east end of elevator corridors. Considered original building fabric and function, these are considered Zone 1 at all occurances. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Typical wide corridor, courtroom floors. Note original character of Meisian floors, including materials, minimal detailing, amplification of the building length through long regular spaces. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Judges Chambers, typical original conditions, located typically in corner suites with support spaces, and including original lighting and ceiling materials, which typify all the original chambers. Chicago,IL View Larger
Size:NA Description:Typical mail chute, original and continuous at all floors. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Undisturbed open plan area. Space has not been dimised or altered from origninal open plan and material articulation. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View of Sub-basement level fire pump (200 Hp Original Equipment) and Jockey Pump. Steam-fired heating water generators are visible above. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Close-up detail photograph of fluorescent light fixtures above luminous ceiling. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:West Facade (Post Office building in foreground.) Chicago,IL View Larger
Size:NA Description:West facade, view from Federal Center Plaza with building entrance. The second floor cafeteria has been significantly modified, but the plan and view from the space to the plaza has been preserved. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:West facade (background), view from Federal Center Plaza. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View from Southwest corner looking Northwest to Federal Center Plaza and exterior Calder sculpture Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:East Entry, view to Northwest. Photo illustrates original design intent of integration of interior and exterior ground floor spaces. [Zone 1, Site] Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:East Plaza, view to South. [Zone 1, Site] Chicago,IL View Larger
Size:NA Description:East Plaza, view to North. Note original site features: entrance canopy, granite paving material and site benches, aluminum flagpole, and raised planter beds. Boiler house in background. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Raised Planter Bed, East Plaza. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Granite Entrance Monument, East Plaza - not original site feature. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:South Plaza, view to West along Jackson Blvd. (Note Monadnock Building at opposite corner.) [Zone 1, Site] Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:South Plaza, view to West under exterior plaster soffit which continues as same plan in interior lobby, similar to plaza surface. The Klyczinski Building can be seen in the background. [Zone 1, Site] Chicago,IL View Larger
Size:NA Description:West Facade and Plaza, view to North, fronting Dearborn Street. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Granite bollards at perimeter of site. Bollards were added for perimeter security and are not an original site feature. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View through building lobby, looking West to Federal Center main plaza and outdoor sculpture. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Exterior Entrance Doors, original assemblies (hardware has been modified.) View illustrates interior elevator lobby ceiling and lighting design. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Exterior Entrance Doors, not original assemblies. Sliding entrances installed in orig.locations to accommodate accessibility requirements and provide an air lock between exterior and interior space. Chicago,IL View Larger
Size:NA Description:Revolving Entrance Door, original construction. [Zone 1] Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Detail, Exterior Curtain Wall, base to top. [Zone 1] Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Detail, Exterior Curtain Wall. [Zone 1] Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Detail, perimeter structural column, soffit transition and curtain wall transition. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Exterior Perimeter Structural Column, transition to granite plaza. Chicago,IL View Larger
Size:NA Description:Exterior Perimeter Structural Column, transition to soffit. (Note exterior curtain wall mullion profiles.) Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Exterior soffit detail, lobby exterior transition and exterior column transition. Note recessed downlights, similar to downlights inside ground floor lobby space. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Main Lobby, view to Northeast. Note security screening devices not original. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Main Lobby, view to Southwest. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Main Lobby, view to Southeast. Chicago,IL View Larger
Size:NA Description:South Lobby, Street Level. Note original ceiling and lighting design, granite floors and walls and wall clock. Security camera device, display cases and walk-off mats are not original. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Integral HVAC diffusers, floor detail, typical of Entance Lobby Perimeter. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original building directory. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Revolving entrance door, original assembly, interior view. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Typical interior metal door frame. This is an example of an original frame, including black painted finish. Chicago,IL View Larger
Size:NA Description:Courtroom identification plaque, interior signage detail and graphic. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Typical original elevator core sign. These signs are the most common and consistently present interior building signs that remain. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Typical corridor, emergency devices, cover plates, and electric water cooler. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Ramp to underground parking and loading dock, view to South. [Zone 3, Site] Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Underground loading dock area. [Zone 3, Site] Chicago,IL View Larger
Size:NA Description:Fire Hose Station - Underground parking level 2. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Directional signage - underground parking structure. Graphics consistent with original building graphics. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Underground parking area. [Zone 3, Site] Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View of Sub-Basement Level Indicating Packaged Heating Water Generator (Steam-fired) and Piping Distribution Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View of typical waiting room outside elevator lobby. Visible are the typical perimeter induction air units (at base of window) and thermostat. Chicago,IL View Larger
Size:NA Description:View of Sub-Basement level indicating control air compressors and storage tank. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View of Sub-Basement level indicating Dirksen Building chilled water pumps (serving adjacent building). Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View of Sub-Basement level indicating Dirksen Building chilled water pumps. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View of Sub-Basement level plate and frame heat exchangers (chilled water). Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View of Sub-Basement level packaged domestic water booster (Typical for three systems - low rise, mid rise, high rise). Chicago,IL View Larger
Size:NA Description:View of Sub-Basement level cooling tower makeup water pumps (pumps are original and have been abandoned). Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View of Sub-Basement level steam-fired heating water generators. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View of Sub-Basement level chilled water pumps (dedicated to north zone air handler, typical). Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View of Sub-Basement level air handler (Zone S-5 is shown). Typical for 10 units this level. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View of Sub-Basement level air handler (Zone S-5 is shown) continued from previous. Chicago,IL View Larger
Size:NA Description:View of Sub-Basement gas-fired steam boiler (typical of three boilers). Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View of Roof-level cooling tower well (top grating). Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View of Roof-level cooling tower well (interior). Cooling towers have been removed. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View of 29th floor mechanical space indicating return/exhaust fans and motor-control center. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Electrical substation, Basement (and typical). This is the oricinal electrical substation room typical of the basement and 31st floor. Rooms are painted block construction. Chicago,IL View Larger
Size:NA Description:Typical mechanical and electrical space light fixture. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Typical mechanical room configuration showing typical lighting fixture application. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Typical toilet room lighting fixture, original installation. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Typical non-public restroom lighting fixture, original installation. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Typical courtroom luminous ceiling. Chicago,IL View Larger
Size:NA Description:Typical courtroom clock and illuminated exit sign. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Typical motor controller and electrical distribution panel, located in mechanical room. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Typical suspended light fixture in specialized use mechanical space. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Typical renovated courtroom lighted coffer ceiling. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Typical wall sconce in renovated courtrooms. Chicago,IL View Larger
Size:NA Description:Typical clock and exit sign in renovated courtrooms. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Typical lighting fixture arrangement in renovated courtrooms. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Typical motor control center located in 29th floor mechanical room. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Typical light fixture in renovated office space, note air supply type reveal. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Electrical motor control center, located in dedicated space within basement mechanical room. Chicago,IL View Larger
Size:NA Description:View of 29th floor mechanical space indicating return/exhaust fans and motor-control center. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:View of 30th floor mechanical space. Air handlingunits and ductwork on right are original. Water-cooled unit pictured at left is not original. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Magistrate's hearing room illuminated coffer ceiling. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Typical lighting arrangement of lobby space, note simple punched opening downlights on buliding module, pattern carried from inside to outside, contiguously. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Typical lobby light fixture, large size recessed downlight, original lamp 500 watt incandescent. Chicago,IL View Larger
Size:NA Description:Electrical substation, Basement (and typical). This is the oricinal electrical substation room typical of the basement and 31st floor. Rooms are painted block construction. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original floor mounted electrical receptacle. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Office floor elevator lobby recessed fluorescent fixtures, original design feature. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Typical office floor corridor lighting arrangement. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:High security light fixtures in prisoner holding areas. Chicago,IL View Larger
Size:NA Description:Typical office light fixture, including air distribution within the fixture frame. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Typical lighting fixture in remodeled areas. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Typical recessed fluorescent light fixtures at public telephone locations, original design. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Typical light fixture lighting an internal stair, circa 1990's. Chicago,IL View Larger	Size:NA Description:Typical office light fixture, remodeled areas. Chicago,IL View Larger
Size:NA Description:Typical light fixture, most recent renovations. Chicago,IL View Larger