Wrigley Building
7 expert reviews
“Its two structures were built several years apart and later connected, and its clock tower was inspired by the bell tower of the grand cathedral in Seville, Spain.”
– Fodor's
"One of America's most famous office buildings is a gem for tourists traveling down the Magnificent Mile." Full review
"Monument to chewing gum."
"Often referred to as “Chicago’s Big Ben,” this gleaming white terra cotta “wedding cake” became the city’s first landmark skyscraper north of the Chicago River." Full review
3 Stars
"The white terra-cotta exterior, its six subtle shades chosen to add more luster at the top, is particularly stunning when it's lit up at night." Full review
"The bright white terra cotta-clad Wrigley Building was commissioned by chewing gum magnate William Wrigley Jr. " Full review
"More than 250,000 glazed terra-cotta tiles make up the facade; a computer database tracks each one and indicates when each needs to be cleaned and polished." Full review