Historic
London Guarantee Building
360 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
Architect: Lohan Associates
250,000 SF
360 North Michigan was one of five trophy buildings acquired by Beitler from Helmsley-Spear. The building was substantially redeveloped and restored during Beitler's ownership. The building is famously positioned along the Chicago River and Michigan Avenue and since its redevelopment has attracted such tenants as Cool Savings and Crain Communications.
One North LaSalle
One North LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL
Architect: Lohan Associates
550,000 SF
Another of the former Helmsley-Spear buildings, One North LaSalle’s extensive redevelopment by Beitler reestablished the property with its stunning art deco lobby and elevator foyer, as one of Chicago Loop’s premier buildings. The building was the tallest building in Chicago until 1965 when it was surpassed by the Richard J. Daley Center. Situated in the heart of the LaSalle Street corridor, One North LaSalle is home to many prominent law firms and Fidelity Investments.
One North Dearborn
One North Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL
Architect: Daniel P. Coffey & Associates
900,000 SF
The largest of the buildings acquired from Helmsley-Spear, One North Dearborn extends from Dearborn to State Street along the north side of Madison Street. Over $30 million dollars was spent on the renovation of the building, plus an additional $47 million expended by Sears in tenant and base building improvements. In one of the most significant business deals affecting Chicago retailing, Beitler secured the Sears flagship store as an anchor tenant for the building.
Museum of Contemporary Art
Chicago, IL
Architect: Kleihues + Kleihues Gesellschaft von Architekten
120,000 SF
J. Paul Beitler, Board of Trustee Member, was instrumental in the development of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA). The MCA is one of the most successful museums in Chicago. Beitler developed the MCA project Pro Bono.