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unrequested suggestion: If you love Architecture and History so much, maybe you should get a degree. Go slow, don't stress too much about grades but get the degree. If in 20 years from now TH-cam collapses you will not be all bored thining about what to do (I know this project has given you enough to be set for life) Your thesis could even be the base of a book.
Hey Erik, I love the old buildings you've been showing! I'm a history buff as well and old historical buildings and the architecture would be lost if not for what people like you do, so thank you! You should see if you can show some of the Frank Lloyd Wright homes that are in Chicago's Hyde Park. I actually have the original blue prints for the Moore House. The house after the fire, I should say. But Frank Lloyd Wright buildings are being torn down or left to rot at an alarming rate as are many historically significant structures across America. Save their memory if you can!
bob-- Unfortunately, it's IN Chicago--- A once vibrant beautiful city now defiled by crime and a vanishing population. That's likely why it was a steal at $3M.
@@johnedward5520 Never been to Chicago myself but from what I know about the place I would be inclined to rather say that 3-4 months of the year they WOULD be usable, no?
It is heartbreaking that most of this home has been gutted and modernized. All of the beautiful gilded age craftsmanship is gone. I love this series by the way
I think it is possible that the upper levels were never very beautiful or ornate. In one of the old photographs of the building, it does not appear there were any windows. Windows were blended into the original fascade but the windows are new. The room with all the columns was an outdoor terrace not a room to be occupied year round. Maybe there was something nice that was torn out and maybe there wasn't. On a different note, he didn't mention an elevator to the upper floors. That would be a lot of work moving food and drinks to that top terrace!
Be heartbroken over something else, this was never built as a residence. 6 N. Michigan Ave. Was converted to 104 condos by Global Real Estate Investors in 2000, I don’t recall or find reference to the completion date. Dating from 1897, the building was built by and for Montgomery Ward and Co. The city’s tallest building for many years, it was a popular tourist destination with the subject tower being the purpose designed observation deck. It was never a gilded age home.
the owner could always undertake a restoration according to the original plans with the best artisans available today. expensive but it would increase the value of the property and give chicago back a piece of history.
Whenever I see the words "Gilded Age" in the title I get excited! Please do more if you can; we need more history and character today! (Also my eight year-old asked when he could move in. Save your pennies, kiddo!)
Many more to come! I am obsessed with Gilded Age homes specifically the END of the Gilded Age. Finally finding my home tour niche with these older builds! Excited to create these tours again
It’s a terrible term. And then there are the affectations like “conshtrucshen” and “hishtory”. And who thought that “homoglow” was a good name for a company? Sad, because otherwise this was a great looking place and nicely shot.
It is amazing. I don't know why buildings are built without any class nowadays. Perhaps it is that everyone seems to want the most for their money. The columns and other architecture features cost money.
Yes, please! I would love more videos of beautiful old buildings with stunning staircases, windows, millwork, and floors. You’re right, they don’t build them like they used to. It’s just too expensive. But even practical features like built in shutters, laundry shoots, dumbwaiters, and functional pantries have been edited out of homes. More than just family homes, it’s sad how many Americans don’t value the architecture of old public buildings like libraries, churches, and county court houses. It’s heartbreaking when they are torn down because they are too costly to repair or bring up to code.
I must say that I was terribly disappointed that most of the residence had been modernized. The original room space was stunning and I wish we would build in the old styles with the impeccable craftsmanship again. Lovely video!
There aren't a lot of people today that you can go that have the level of skill and craftsmanship to perform these kind of construction projects. It would be so expensive that even people with that type of money may not be will to pay that price.
I remember visiting that building in the late 1960s - my then mother-in-law was a big Art Museum doyenne and she wanted to show me the view. The interiors were just office space and not at all posh Beau Arts. That was reserved for the exteriors, the ground floor and the executive suites (where people who mattered would see it, not the common staffers). So you didn't lose anything significant when they made that apartment interior.
@@rhietpas I know. I have family that has a place in northern suburbs. Lovely historic home. Wish Chicago was harder on crime but aside from Michigan Ave, E. Oak Street is better for shopping and there are tons of lovely shops, parks, and restaurants.
This might be the greatest penthouse I've ever seen. That terrace on the 4th of 5 floors with the outdoor kitchen is incredible. Never seen anything like that so close to downtown in a major city before.
There's a difference between "we can't build like this anymore" and "we don't build like this anymore." We absolutely can build at the same level of intricate detail (and indeed there are many modern projects which are breaking the norms of brutalism and postmodernism), but quite simply there isn't a demand for it. These gilded era buildings were expensive to build and maintain. The vast majority of people in the 1890s were not able to afford such a place. If you want more of this architecture to return, you're going to have to convince today's elite that it's worth the cost and effort.
I agree with you on that, they don't make things like we use to in architecture anymore!!! Fir that big break in that old style was the new glass and steel, the less is more style!😊
Yes, people gloss over this. This wasn’t every day life. It was the life of 1% of the 1%. To suggest we could all have this is instead of our white box apartments is like saying we can each have a private jets, multiple homes, etc.
I showed at both as well. Then I continued on to Marshall Fields and Lord & Taylor's are I became older and working more in my career!!! Some great memories of our city!!!😊
@@davefranklyn7730 Erik has given some great tours of beautiful properties. It was nice to see a second property of Erik showing was here in our city great city particularly during the warm summer.
Do you realize that the gilded age was when the rich were very rich, and the poor were very poor? This was when children in the US had no free public education and many children lived and worked all day in coal mines and textile mills with dangerous conditions. Wealthy elite spent time at luxury resorts while most people were living hand to mouth and had nothing.
I appreciate that you are showing off Chicago. There have been home sales shows that really undersell the city. We have some amazing architecture here.
why does 3.5M feel like an absolute steal for this property? i will never spend that kind of cash in one go, but still haha. lots of american history here! great video, erik!
The area is predominantly businesses. So it’s not like your traditional Chicago neighborhood. Also that outdoor space is business size. So how do you use it?
Chicago is much cheaper than many other world class cities. There's winter, crime, and the prospect of vastly higher taxes in the future because of poor fiscal management of both city and state.
@@MikeConrad-oj6sethere’s brutal winters in NYC and more violent crime per capita so know what you’re talking about instead of saying things like you’re an expert. You aren’t.
I LOVE THAT YOU LOVE THESE HISTORICAL HOMES! KEEP IT GOING! I WOULD ACTUALLY LIKE TO HEAR MORE ON HISTORY OF THE STRUCTURES AND ITS SURROUNDINGS AS WELL AS THE SHOWING. GREAT JOB ❤
I greatly appreciate these showcases. FAR preferable to the general trend of average, commercialized 20mill+ places built and pre-furnished for everyone. Something about the old world stuff just hits different.
We'd appreciate it if your toured the following places: 1. The Whitney in Detroit 2. Casa Loma in Toronto 3. Neverland Ranch 4. Granot Loma in Michigan 5. The Chris Mark castle 6. The mansion that 50 Cent bought from Mike Tyson and keeps trying to sell 7. Antilia, that skyscraper house in India whose owner won't live in it because he thinks it's bad luck. 8. Ca'd'zan
@@LarryCrandall-z2wyes people who can afford a $4m condo want to live in an office space with fluorescent lighting and 100 year old drywall. The details in the main room were structural and clearly weren’t carried into the office space
The majority of the unit was an addition to the building so it did not have the same design detail. You may not like it but it is a great place to live.
How I would love to have this place! A gorgeous and unique space, even for a penthouse, on one of the city's greatest streets in a wonderful, colorful, vibrant, safe downtown neighborhood with postcard views of the parks and the lake. Museums, theaters, restaurants, and educational institutions are all within blocks and the fortunate rich professional can walk to work.
Amazing you showed this to all of us...thank you! I love your raw honesty...when I spied the staircase I kinda knew what was around the corner...why would they butcher this place and not even make it interesting. hmmm..?
I, like you, find this architecture more desirable than the boxes now built. Love ❤ the great room decorations. It is a shame the rest of the penthouse was modernized. It would have been something to see what it was originally like. What is really criminal is removing the pyramidal roof and statue on top of that cupola. Just think of the interior spaces that could have been in that roof and the views from the cupola. Love 😍 the beautiful suit, handsome guy, and don't you ever walk around on those ledges again. Please continue with these fine vlogs of your Erik, my buddy!!!!!!!!
@erikvanconover Thank you for providing us with glimpses into these worlds 🌎. I admire the connections you must have to gain access 🙌 to places like this. Truly a handsome man of action with an awesome wardrobe 😎.
Thank you for this showing. I am interested in showing the architecture and history of the building and what goes on in it. I am thankful to see this without having to travel and ask to view someone’s home. Great job. Again thank you.
An amazing piece of property, history. The updated portions of the unit are designed so well to blend with someone's life, with the historical architecture in tact in parts of the home. Bravo!!!
You work for 40yrs to have $1m in your retirement, Meanwhile some people are putting just $10k in a meme coin for just few months and now they are multi millionaires. I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life
YES!!! That's exactly her name (Deborah Davis) so many people have recommended highly about her and am just starting with her 😊 from Brisbane Australia🇦🇺
It's so sad that this penthouse was not kept in its original state because that first room is gorgeous I can just imagine what the rest of the the house looked like oh I bet it was beautiful. I don't understand why people have this great desire to demolish the architecture and the details of the past in homes and businesses it makes no sense to me. I just really want to thank you for making this series it's amazing I really really enjoy watching your videos.
The unit is beautiful and I love the light fixture in the tower. It's truly a shame they demolished the top of the building. We used to create beautiful buildings, now its unremarkable crap. Builders had pride in building gorgeous pieces. If I had the money, I would have purchased that place. Three million is a steal for that view, and the fact they purchased the air rights decades ago, was smart. Thank you for showing this gem!
My grandfather’s band played at the Chicago World’s Fair. We have a photo of him and his band assembled in front of part of the fairgrounds. I got married down the street in the club that once occupied the space above Orchestra Hall. Looking out and stepping out on the balcony after my wedding ceremony is one of my favorite memories.
How breathtakingly beautiful! Are there any photos of the original interiors? It grieves the heart imagining what was demolished. Thanks for sharing this with those of us who appreciate these architecture jewels.
10:51 from my side I would say if I had 19 million dollars I would have purchased this right now after watching this video, but unfortunately God didn't give me that great source of money right now so I can't.
@@erikvanconover Wow, you would think the views alone would add $10m to the price. I had no idea Chicago real estate was so much less. Lol, not that I could afford it either way.
Thanks Erik, I am with you. I too love history and am fascinated by older structures that exude character, pride in workmanship, tell a story for the ages
For any readers out there, The Devil in the White City is a great historical non-fiction book about a serial killer who was active during the World's Fair in Chicago in 1893. What's crazy is the more unbelievable parts of the story are actually true. A must read for any architecture fans IMHO.
This is an incredible place, fascinating story, and great job on the video. You definitely got the perfect weather day in Chicago. It doesn’t even look too windy! Thanks for sharing.
Love your content, not only the tours. But please skip on the AI videos, that intro was so disappointing to watch. Your own creativity will always be better.
Love this perspective. Way better than the personal problems you were airing out before, Erik (stuff about needing a shrink etc...) . Sorry to point it out but you are awesome and you deserve the honesty.
epic. love your work Erik. these old world sites are unbelievable and i appreciate the work you do in bringing these masterpieces to the community. more power to you 👊🏼
Awesome Erik, my wife and I are armchair history & architecture geeks, we appreciate your Chanel and look forward to your tours of grand historical properties, thank you!
Hi Erik! I just wanna let you know that this serie of videos where you are combining real state with history have been one of my favorites, I think you did a great job and I would like to see more like this. Like you said, I'd rather explore a house or appartment with history and old arquitecture, then just a boring appartment with glass windows at Billionaires' Row. Just my point of view. Thanks for doing such a good job!
Erik, As a Chicago area native, (I was born in Oak Park, IL), I especially appreciate your researched historical background of this beautiful Chicago city building. In your description of the preserved parts of the property in contrast to the modernization, you both appreciate & mourn the updates noting that you are an architectural nerd/geek. I hope at least a few of the politicians attending the DNC this coming week in Chicago will see this & try to go to actually look at this building in person! Mary Z. Walker 💁
Yes,I love this kind of stuff....I've traveled quite a bit as a touring drummer, and had the opportunity to explore many old buildings.From NYC to Chicago,to New Orleans to St.Louis.Antique to modern.I want to see more..Thanks for posting..........
Wow...definitely the historical buildings any day for me, it's interesting to see the past blend with the future, especially in cities that preserve the past. I live in Vancouver and so many of the old structures (particularly houses) have been mowed down
It is one of the best listings you have viewed in my opinion. Fully modernised with that historic living room intact, loads of space, loads of outdoor space, nice views and it's only 3.5 mil.
Thank You for this. This building has always been my favorite. I grew up across the Lake. Only a few years ago it was revealed that my Grandfather was a powerful Chicago Gangster and the little house that I grew up in was the Hide Out.... down a dirt road, in the middle of a cornfield an hour East of Chicago.
What a Magnificent Building! As a kid I remember that building, didn't know it was owned by Montgomery Wards or built in 1895! This is what I miss about Chicago! It's History and it's Architecture it makes the City by Lake, the City I was born timeless!
I'm not typically impressed by fancy schmancy stuff but this penthouse is from a time when architecture and workmanship were truly works of art. Its gorgeous 😍
It is amazing what was in Chicago and outlying areas years ago. People have no idea the amount of business and trade,let alone the activities available.
Thank you so much for this beautiful look at Chicago (my late husband's hometown that I never saw until, alone, after his death)! This NYer had NO idea of how beautiful the City of Chicago is, until seen from the panoramic view you've provided. It really can't be appreciated from ground level. From the river, Chicago is MASSIVE and a bit overwhelming. From the Tower, the view is equally spectacular and scary if, like me, one gets vertigo at staggering heights. Additionally, I couldn't agree with you more about the destruction of fantastic and IRREPLACEABLE architecture -- mowed down and replaced by concrete and steel slabs. Mercifully, Mr. Ward (think that's who you said) was able to "persuade" the Illinois Legislature(?) [some times private $ creates pressure that benefits the common good] to protect spaces that should ALWAYS be "open to and enjoyed by the public." Thanks again!
This is the first realtor tour I’ve seen where the guy is funny and real. He goes into the super fancy bathroom with the big shower, huge jacuzzi and says- to the thing adjacent to the jacuzzi tub- is that a fireplace or a tv? He’s funny and I like him. Of course it’s BOTH a tv AND a fireplace! ❤
That was beautiful the veiw is like dreaming you never want to wake up can't believe people live like that can you imagine some people have all that and are still not happy before i left the world what nice way to live still waiting for my ship to come in .
My great grandfather was an immigrant skilled stonecarver in Chicago. I see the rosettes in the arches and think of him. I remember buildings pointed out to me as being his handiwork. I know my grandparents went to the 1893 World's Fair.
Look into the Mud Floods, and the free energy there use to be, and how the buildings themselves were energy devices, and you will see the history they covered up.
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Just curious why you went from Erik to Erik Van.
Have you considered moving to Chicago when you saw the beauty of Lake Michigan?
@@cindee1794 Maybe after doing research on his own family: The Conover might be a noble Dutch family. Who knows?
unrequested suggestion: If you love Architecture and History so much, maybe you should get a degree. Go slow, don't stress too much about grades but get the degree. If in 20 years from now TH-cam collapses you will not be all bored thining about what to do (I know this project has given you enough to be set for life) Your thesis could even be the base of a book.
Hey Erik, I love the old buildings you've been showing! I'm a history buff as well and old historical buildings and the architecture would be lost if not for what people like you do, so thank you!
You should see if you can show some of the Frank Lloyd Wright homes that are in Chicago's Hyde Park. I actually have the original blue prints for the Moore House. The house after the fire, I should say. But Frank Lloyd Wright buildings are being torn down or left to rot at an alarming rate as are many historically significant structures across America. Save their memory if you can!
The $3.5M is a steal of a deal, especially when you consider that your views of Lake Michigan will never be impeded, stunning place
Thats what I thought, maybe it was really outdated and very damaged
It's in Chicago, one of the most violent cities in the US. Not many people with the means to buy this want to live in Chicago.
bob-- Unfortunately, it's IN Chicago--- A once vibrant beautiful city now defiled by crime and a vanishing population. That's likely why it was a steal at $3M.
Taxes and location, not sure you could pay me to live in Chicago.
I suppose its all what a person gets used to
@@sergioromero6876
Amazing building. Only 3.5 mil for this seems like a good deal.
Chicago prices!
Way better then new york.
Yes but it is an old building and probably requires a lot of work ... Condo fees probably high
Those outdoor spaces are basically unusable for 4-5 months of the year too, brutal winters in Chicago.
@@johnedward5520 Never been to Chicago myself but from what I know about the place I would be inclined to rather say that 3-4 months of the year they WOULD be usable, no?
It is heartbreaking that most of this home has been gutted and modernized. All of the beautiful gilded age craftsmanship is gone. I love this series by the way
Not even the rich people who live in them can afford a staff to clean all those details. And those details hold a lot of dust.
I think it is possible that the upper levels were never very beautiful or ornate. In one of the old photographs of the building, it does not appear there were any windows. Windows were blended into the original fascade but the windows are new. The room with all the columns was an outdoor terrace not a room to be occupied year round. Maybe there was something nice that was torn out and maybe there wasn't. On a different note, he didn't mention an elevator to the upper floors. That would be a lot of work moving food and drinks to that top terrace!
Be heartbroken over something else, this was never built as a residence. 6 N. Michigan Ave. Was converted to 104 condos by Global Real Estate Investors in 2000, I don’t recall or find reference to the completion date. Dating from 1897, the building was built by and for Montgomery Ward and Co. The city’s tallest building for many years, it was a popular tourist destination with the subject tower being the purpose designed observation deck. It was never a gilded age home.
the owner could always undertake a restoration according to the original plans with the best artisans available today. expensive but it would increase the value of the property and give chicago back a piece of history.
I'm guessing that the additional spaces were not richly appointed. They were from an addition to the building in the 1920s and were not formal spaces.
A mansion in the sky will always be cooler than some glass box.
We'll be there soon!
Until an earthquake happens
@@Ivv93 Chicago doesn't get earthquakes
@@joyboy1720 A quick Google search showed me a 3.4 magnitude earthquake felt in Chicago just last month lol
Glass boxes are more affordable to build and buy and people prefer large windows.
Whenever I see the words "Gilded Age" in the title I get excited! Please do more if you can; we need more history and character today! (Also my eight year-old asked when he could move in. Save your pennies, kiddo!)
Many more to come! I am obsessed with Gilded Age homes specifically the END of the Gilded Age. Finally finding my home tour niche with these older builds! Excited to create these tours again
@@erikvanconover Wonderful news! Gilded Age architecture (and the stories behind these homes) is my absolute favorite! Keep up the fantastic content!
It’s a terrible term. And then there are the affectations like “conshtrucshen” and “hishtory”.
And who thought that “homoglow” was a good name for a company? Sad, because otherwise this was a great looking place and nicely shot.
YESSSS!!
It is amazing. I don't know why buildings are built without any class nowadays. Perhaps it is that everyone seems to want the most for their money. The columns and other architecture features cost money.
Yes, please! I would love more videos of beautiful old buildings with stunning staircases, windows, millwork, and floors. You’re right, they don’t build them like they used to. It’s just too expensive. But even practical features like built in shutters, laundry shoots, dumbwaiters, and functional pantries have been edited out of homes. More than just family homes, it’s sad how many Americans don’t value the architecture of old public buildings like libraries, churches, and county court houses. It’s heartbreaking when they are torn down because they are too costly to repair or bring up to code.
Man i love how you generally try to reply to comments, and actually seem more interested in what you're touring. Also thanks for the great series.
TH-cam is the sht. I feel I am finally back creating things I would watch which is very very important
I must say that I was terribly disappointed that most of the residence had been modernized. The original room space was stunning and I wish we would build in the old styles with the impeccable craftsmanship again. Lovely video!
Makes me sick. I understand modernization to a point. BUT THEY GUTTED IT😢😢. WHY?
@@janetcarbone4213 I know 😭
The title is misleading. It's not a Gilded Age penthouse by any means
It was originally an office building, there was no original residential design to save.
There aren't a lot of people today that you can go that have the level of skill and craftsmanship to perform these kind of construction projects. It would be so expensive that even people with that type of money may not be will to pay that price.
I remember visiting that building in the late 1960s - my then mother-in-law was a big Art Museum doyenne and she wanted to show me the view.
The interiors were just office space and not at all posh Beau Arts. That was reserved for the exteriors, the ground floor and the executive suites (where people who mattered would see it, not the common staffers). So you didn't lose anything significant when they made that apartment interior.
3.5 seems like a steal. Even for Chicago. Wish the inside wasn’t quite as modernized but I wouldn’t complain if someone wants to buy this for me 😂
I think Michigan Ave ain’t what it used to be. A new SFH in the north side is about the same price.
@@rhietpas I know. I have family that has a place in northern suburbs. Lovely historic home. Wish Chicago was harder on crime but aside from Michigan Ave, E. Oak Street is better for shopping and there are tons of lovely shops, parks, and restaurants.
This might be the greatest penthouse I've ever seen. That terrace on the 4th of 5 floors with the outdoor kitchen is incredible. Never seen anything like that so close to downtown in a major city before.
There is so much design work in the facade of this, its simply beautiful and nice to look at. Unlike some undetailed buildings that we build nowadays.
Honestly...can't believe this sold for only 3.5 million. Coming from NYC, that's a complete steal!
Try Toronto lol. NYC is like Ohio in comparison 😅
@@mikescardiaries I'm in Vancouver, also shaking my head over that price!
@@christinepickering8895 Oh yeah, Van would be even more insane lol
@@mikescardiaries I don't know. Wooster Ohio has some pretty steep prices 😁
@@bertroost1675 I'm sure they do but I can guarantee it's not Lakeshore or Queens Quay Toronto prices.
Yes. Love the Landmarked series. I also geek out about historical buildings and architecture. Thank you for finding these
Definitely love the historical structures a lot more. I appreciate you showing us these places in Chicago
Wards and Sears we rivals. Sears was a completely different company.
I was thinking the same thing
Exactly...raised an eyebrow at that one.
Yep
Jeez. Erik, do your homework. Wards became Sears? Um, no.
Precursor just means Wards came before Sears. Not that Wards became Sears.
There's a difference between "we can't build like this anymore" and "we don't build like this anymore." We absolutely can build at the same level of intricate detail (and indeed there are many modern projects which are breaking the norms of brutalism and postmodernism), but quite simply there isn't a demand for it. These gilded era buildings were expensive to build and maintain. The vast majority of people in the 1890s were not able to afford such a place. If you want more of this architecture to return, you're going to have to convince today's elite that it's worth the cost and effort.
Nothing like great style yet only attainable by privileged few..my grandfather used to shop at "Monkey Wards"
I agree with you on that, they don't make things like we use to in architecture anymore!!! Fir that big break in that old style was the new glass and steel, the less is more style!😊
Yes, people gloss over this. This wasn’t every day life. It was the life of 1% of the 1%. To suggest we could all have this is instead of our white box apartments is like saying we can each have a private jets, multiple homes, etc.
Wouldn't we need the old school Italians to come back and do the stone work?
Conspicuous consumption is so gross..
Never a bad day when Erik uploads 😄
I think Sears and Roebucks, and Montgomery Ward where competitors, not a before and after. I used to shop at both.
I showed at both as well. Then I continued on to Marshall Fields and Lord & Taylor's are I became older and working more in my career!!! Some great memories of our city!!!😊
He didn't mean they were the same. He was talking about the age of the department stores.
@@ShadoeLandman That’s not what he said.
😂 Hahaha! Having shopped at our great stores here I do miss the older stores.
@@davefranklyn7730 Erik has given some great tours of beautiful properties. It was nice to see a second property of Erik showing was here in our city great city particularly during the warm summer.
Keep up the Gilded-Age videos! It's clear that we used to have more skills than we're being told about by history when you see these buildings
It took 3 years for them to build it. Nowadays it takes about 1 year.
Do you realize that the gilded age was when the rich were very rich, and the poor were very poor? This was when children in the US had no free public education and many children lived and worked all day in coal mines and textile mills with dangerous conditions. Wealthy elite spent time at luxury resorts while most people were living hand to mouth and had nothing.
I would really love it if these aesthetics came back! But not likely with our current tax structure.
@@tracebooks Actually the 'gilded age' was all about wealthy elites living large while the poor masses worked for pennies.
I appreciate that you are showing off Chicago. There have been home sales shows that really undersell the city. We have some amazing architecture here.
I love gently maintained historic buildings. They should be treasured, not destroyed.
I love ancient architecture. That's why I'm looking in Italy. You gotta love thick stone apartments.
Love these old buildings. Hopefully more people will appreciate the history and do more to save them. Keep showing us more!
why does 3.5M feel like an absolute steal for this property? i will never spend that kind of cash in one go, but still haha. lots of american history here! great video, erik!
I was shocked also when I heard what it sold for
Because if it was NYC it would be min $20m. Chicago actually has pretty reasonable prices compared to other places.
The area is predominantly businesses. So it’s not like your traditional Chicago neighborhood. Also that outdoor space is business size. So how do you use it?
Chicago is much cheaper than many other world class cities. There's winter, crime, and the prospect of vastly higher taxes in the future because of poor fiscal management of both city and state.
@@MikeConrad-oj6sethere’s brutal winters in NYC and more violent crime per capita so know what you’re talking about instead of saying things like you’re an expert. You aren’t.
I LOVE THAT YOU LOVE THESE HISTORICAL HOMES! KEEP IT GOING! I WOULD ACTUALLY LIKE TO HEAR MORE ON HISTORY OF THE STRUCTURES AND ITS SURROUNDINGS AS WELL AS THE SHOWING. GREAT JOB ❤
I definitely vote for more beauty in city buildings. Saving beauty from the past, but also finding ways to make new builds beautiful.
I love old buildings, they are a work of art, an artform that is gone forever.
Absolutely Gorgeous !! Views are incredible. 6000 square feet. 3.5 is a steal !!!
I greatly appreciate these showcases. FAR preferable to the general trend of average, commercialized 20mill+ places built and pre-furnished for everyone. Something about the old world stuff just hits different.
THAT PENTHOUSE WAS A PIECE OF PARADISE !!! THANKYOU FOR LETTING US SEE IT
Your videos and love for older buildings simply makes me happy. Thank you for sharing.
This series is fantastic, Eric. I not only enjoy the tours, but the history as well!
This penthouse is so beautiful. I love a mix of modern and antique so this is perfect for me. Stunning!
I'm gonna keep saying it, but no one does architecture like Chicago. I love my hometown
Hey Erik! You’re here on my turf now! Welcome to Chicago!
We'd appreciate it if your toured the following places:
1. The Whitney in Detroit
2. Casa Loma in Toronto
3. Neverland Ranch
4. Granot Loma in Michigan
5. The Chris Mark castle
6. The mansion that 50 Cent bought from Mike Tyson and keeps trying to sell
7. Antilia, that skyscraper house in India whose owner won't live in it because he thinks it's bad luck.
8. Ca'd'zan
Did you know the Whitney is haunted? I live close and it is a well known piece of historical lore around here!
@@michelledml3162 I've been there myself.
I would rennovate a few thing but I love the general vibe and layout of this place! Totally worth it!
Whoever gutted that interior should be facing a custodial sentence for crimes against humanity
It was a work building, so the insides were probably not that fancy.
@joshr9417 Is probably better than the way it is now.
@@LarryCrandall-z2wyes people who can afford a $4m condo want to live in an office space with fluorescent lighting and 100 year old drywall. The details in the main room were structural and clearly weren’t carried into the office space
The majority of the unit was an addition to the building so it did not have the same design detail. You may not like it but it is a great place to live.
You said it sister. Lock them up.
I’m so excited that you are going around and doing tours of buildings in my city. Chicago has so much to offer architecturally and historically
As a designer, I love watching Erik geek over classical architecture.
the old world sings to me
@@erikvanconover she sings to many of us 🙌
How I would love to have this place! A gorgeous and unique space, even for a penthouse, on one of the city's greatest streets in a wonderful, colorful, vibrant, safe downtown neighborhood with postcard views of the parks and the lake. Museums, theaters, restaurants, and educational institutions are all within blocks and the fortunate rich professional can walk to work.
Amazing you showed this to all of us...thank you! I love your raw honesty...when I spied the staircase I kinda knew what was around the corner...why would they butcher this place and not even make it interesting. hmmm..?
I, like you, find this architecture more desirable than the boxes now built. Love ❤ the great room decorations. It is a shame the rest of the penthouse was modernized. It would have been something to see what it was originally like. What is really criminal is removing the pyramidal roof and statue on top of that cupola. Just think of the interior spaces that could have been in that roof and the views from the cupola. Love 😍 the beautiful suit, handsome guy, and don't you ever walk around on those ledges again. Please continue with these fine vlogs of your Erik, my buddy!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the comment and watching!
@erikvanconover Thank you for providing us with glimpses into these worlds 🌎. I admire the connections you must have to gain access 🙌 to places like this. Truly a handsome man of action with an awesome wardrobe 😎.
@@LarryCrandall-z2whes a real estate agent, like my dad.
Your Chicago videos >>>>>
Chicago is slept upon for its Old World Architecture
Thank you for this showing. I am interested in showing the architecture and history of the building and what goes on in it. I am thankful to see this without having to travel and ask to view someone’s home. Great job. Again thank you.
Keep Doing Chicago Videos I Love You Bro 😎
An amazing piece of property, history. The updated portions of the unit are designed so well to blend with someone's life, with the historical architecture in tact in parts of the home. Bravo!!!
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he changed his opinion regarding modern apartments and fell in love with old-world architecture which is refreshing, more content like this
I never liked modern apartments, they are just good for going viral
Love this series! Thank you!
More to come!
It's so sad that this penthouse was not kept in its original state because that first room is gorgeous I can just imagine what the rest of the the house looked like oh I bet it was beautiful. I don't understand why people have this great desire to demolish the architecture and the details of the past in homes and businesses it makes no sense to me.
I just really want to thank you for making this series it's amazing I really really enjoy watching your videos.
Man what a sweet place! That large rooftop terrance would be awesome for hosting day parties with DJs and some good Chicago house music!
The unit is beautiful and I love the light fixture in the tower. It's truly a shame they demolished the top of the building. We used to create beautiful buildings, now its unremarkable crap. Builders had pride in building gorgeous pieces. If I had the money, I would have purchased that place. Three million is a steal for that view, and the fact they purchased the air rights decades ago, was smart. Thank you for showing this gem!
Loved the history part
truly fascinating, when I first saw what the building looked like I couldn't believe they would ruin it like that and remove all the ornamentation.
My grandfather’s band played at the Chicago World’s Fair. We have a photo of him and his band assembled in front of part of the fairgrounds. I got married down the street in the club that once occupied the space above Orchestra Hall. Looking out and stepping out on the balcony after my wedding ceremony is one of my favorite memories.
Great mansion as always
Thanks for watching!
@@erikvanconover thanks really appreciate it
How breathtakingly beautiful! Are there any photos of the original interiors? It grieves the heart imagining what was demolished. Thanks for sharing this with those of us who appreciate these architecture jewels.
10:51 from my side I would say if I had 19 million dollars I would have purchased this right now after watching this video, but unfortunately God didn't give me that great source of money right now so I can't.
Incredible building and presentation! I myself am from NYC and that Chicago building is fab at $3+ million you’d never get that in NYC.
WTF 3.5 mill? Seems super low.
Chicago!!! In NYC this would be closer to $30M
@@erikvanconover Wow, you would think the views alone would add $10m to the price.
I had no idea Chicago real estate was so much less. Lol, not that I could afford it either way.
@@erikvanconover same in San Francisco. $3.5 million is a bargain.
I wonder what the service charge and tax is…? 😅
It’s because of the winters
That is the most gorgeous home ever. I love it. Only 3 million is an absolute steal. I would love to see more like that. Thank you
Thanks Erik, I am with you. I too love history and am fascinated by older structures that exude character, pride in workmanship, tell a story for the ages
For any readers out there, The Devil in the White City is a great historical non-fiction book about a serial killer who was active during the World's Fair in Chicago in 1893. What's crazy is the more unbelievable parts of the story are actually true. A must read for any architecture fans IMHO.
GREAT BOOK!
Is this the one about H. H. Holmes?
@@sandybruce9092 It is!
Such a beautiful building. Love the history & architecture. The beautiful terraces, library, living areas.. just wow.
The actual tour starts at 7:00
This is an incredible place, fascinating story, and great job on the video. You definitely got the perfect weather day in Chicago. It doesn’t even look too windy! Thanks for sharing.
Love your content, not only the tours.
But please skip on the AI videos, that intro was so disappointing to watch. Your own creativity will always be better.
Love this perspective. Way better than the personal problems you were airing out before, Erik (stuff about needing a shrink etc...) . Sorry to point it out but you are awesome and you deserve the honesty.
Love how you included the history of the building! As a history and architect lover you have me sold on the Landmark Series! Keep ‘em coming!!
epic. love your work Erik. these old world sites are unbelievable and i appreciate the work you do in bringing these masterpieces to the community. more power to you 👊🏼
Awesome Erik, my wife and I are armchair history & architecture geeks, we appreciate your Chanel and look forward to your tours of grand historical properties, thank you!
Hi Erik! I just wanna let you know that this serie of videos where you are combining real state with history have been one of my favorites, I think you did a great job and I would like to see more like this. Like you said, I'd rather explore a house or appartment with history and old arquitecture, then just a boring appartment with glass windows at Billionaires' Row. Just my point of view. Thanks for doing such a good job!
I think its an amazing mixture of old and modern. I love the old world look but I also love the modern conveniences
Gorgeous beyond words. Could cry that the interior was all renovated. Hands down prefer the beautiful architecture and history
Erik, As a Chicago area native, (I was born in Oak Park, IL), I especially appreciate your researched historical background of this beautiful Chicago city building. In your description of the preserved parts of the property in contrast to the modernization, you both appreciate & mourn the updates noting that you are an architectural nerd/geek. I hope at least a few of the politicians attending the DNC this coming week in Chicago will see this & try to go to actually look at this building in person! Mary Z. Walker 💁
Yes,I love this kind of stuff....I've traveled quite a bit as a touring drummer, and had the opportunity to explore many old buildings.From NYC to Chicago,to New Orleans to St.Louis.Antique to modern.I want to see more..Thanks for posting..........
Wow...definitely the historical buildings any day for me, it's interesting to see the past blend with the future, especially in cities that preserve the past. I live in Vancouver and so many of the old structures (particularly houses) have been mowed down
It is one of the best listings you have viewed in my opinion. Fully modernised with that historic living room intact, loads of space, loads of outdoor space, nice views and it's only 3.5 mil.
A beautiful building. Thank you for the film and for sharing your honest impressions of Chicago past and present.
Thank You for this. This building has always been my favorite. I grew up across the Lake. Only a few years ago it was revealed that my Grandfather was a powerful Chicago Gangster and the little house that I grew up in was the Hide Out.... down a dirt road, in the middle of a cornfield an hour East of Chicago.
Dude you’re doing amazing. I’m from Chicago, and I’ve traveled the world well, and your doing amazing
Honestly, I like the mixing of different eras of design. It gives it little more character.
I subscribed purely because of this series, and this one did not disappoint!
Absolutely gorgeous! There's no school like the old school.
What a Magnificent Building! As a kid I remember that building, didn't know it was owned by Montgomery Wards or built in 1895! This is what I miss about Chicago! It's History and it's Architecture it makes the City by Lake, the City I was born timeless!
I love the combination of old world and modern in this beautiful home.
OMG whoever records and edits your videos need a raise. amazing!
Oooff you spoke to my architectural heart. They don’t make them like they used to. What a beautiful structure! ❤😍🥰
I love the old world Architecture. A real sense of history.
I'm not typically impressed by fancy schmancy stuff but this penthouse is from a time when architecture and workmanship were truly works of art. Its gorgeous 😍
It is amazing what was in Chicago and outlying areas years ago. People have no idea the amount of business and trade,let alone the activities available.
Thank you so much for this beautiful look at Chicago (my late husband's hometown that I never saw until, alone, after his death)! This NYer had NO idea of how beautiful the City of Chicago is, until seen from the panoramic view you've provided. It really can't be appreciated from ground level. From the river, Chicago is MASSIVE and a bit overwhelming. From the Tower, the view is equally spectacular and scary if, like me, one gets vertigo at staggering heights. Additionally, I couldn't agree with you more about the destruction of fantastic and IRREPLACEABLE architecture -- mowed down and replaced by concrete and steel slabs. Mercifully, Mr. Ward (think that's who you said) was able to "persuade" the Illinois Legislature(?) [some times private $ creates pressure that benefits the common good] to protect spaces that should ALWAYS be "open to and enjoyed by the public." Thanks again!
I love the older buildings. Original parts most beautiful.!
This is the first realtor tour I’ve seen where the guy is funny and real. He goes into the super fancy bathroom with the big shower, huge jacuzzi and says- to the thing adjacent to the jacuzzi tub- is that a fireplace or a tv? He’s funny and I like him. Of course it’s BOTH a tv AND a fireplace! ❤
That was beautiful the veiw is like dreaming you never want to wake up can't believe people live like that can you imagine some people have all that and are still not happy before i left the world what nice way to live still waiting for my ship to come in .
My great grandfather was an immigrant skilled stonecarver in Chicago. I see the rosettes in the arches and think of him. I remember buildings pointed out to me as being his handiwork. I know my grandparents went to the 1893 World's Fair.
Look into the Mud Floods, and the free energy there use to be, and how the buildings themselves were energy devices, and you will see the history they covered up.
And the earth is flat too, right?
Its really been great seeing you coming back too old form brother. 👍👍👍