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Locomobile Lofts
 2000 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60616
Locomobile Lofts
Locomobile Lofts in historic Chicago's Motor Row District, which roughly parallels South Michigan Avenue between 14th and 24th streets, is considered to be the largest, intact early "motor colony" in the United States. "Automobile rows" had developed in numerous cities shortly after the turn of the last century, as car companies sought to create districts where the sale and repair of cars could become an easy urban shopping experience.

The range of buildings in Motor Row illustrates the evolution of the automobile showroom and other related product and service buildings- from their beginnings at the start of the 20th century through the 1930s. The buildings highlight the dramatic changes in automobile-related building types, from simple two-story structures used for display and offices, to multi-story buildings housing a variety of departments for the repair, storage, painting and finishing of automobiles.

The oldest buildings, the Ford Showroom at 1444 S. Michigan Ave., dates from 1905. The names of the early auto companies, such as Buick, Hudson, Locomobile and Premier, still are visible on the brick and terra cotta facades.

The "streetwall" formed by the continuous masonry fronts of these showroom buildings forms and indelible urban image of Chicago at the beginning of the 20th century, when the automobile became a standard feature of American life. The original architects of Locomobile, Jenny, Mundie and Jensen filed for their permit on 5/27/1909.

Locomobile Lofts, home to the first American automobile to win a European race is situated adjacent to the Prairie Historic District, Soldier Field, museum campus, Lake Michigan and minutes to the near South Loop ahs seen an enviable pace of new construction and redevelopment in the last several years. The residential housing has hit a critical mass that has attracted the major retailers to come to the neighborhood. Dominick's and Jewel have opened new stores and Home Depot announced the opening of a store in the near South Loop. Overall the Locomobile Lofts location is excellent.

Locomobile Lofts consists of 33 loft condominiums in a three story building. Buyers can choose from several unique floor plans with 725 to 2750 square feet, one to three bedrooms and one to three baths. Secured, indoor parking is available.
 

General Features

  • 1 to 3 bedrooms
  • Oak floors in foyer, living, dining room and kitchen
  • Luxury carpeting in bedrooms
  • Oversized kitchen island (per plan)
  • Individual laundry area, washer/dryer connection (per plan)
  • Quality vinyl-clad shelving in closets
  • Pre-wired for cable TV in living room and bedrooms
  • Pre-wired for telephone in Living room and bedrooms
  • Intercom with speaker and closed circuit TV in entry lobby to individual homes
  • All concrete ceilings, columns and beams with exposed spiral ductwork (per plan)
  • Foyer entrance with closet

Community Features

  • rivate residence entrance
  • Secure heated garage parking available
  • Loading area for easy move-in
  • Individual storage lockers
  • Exercise/community room

Energy Efficient Features

  • Double-pane insulated glass windows and doors
  • Individually controlled gas fired forced air high effieciency furnace and cooling system

Gourmet Kitchens

  • Designer appliances
    including frost free refrigerator, free standing gas/ oven range, built in dishwasher, and microwave.
  • Stainless steel sink
  • Single lever faucet
  • Granite countertops with 4" backsplash and self edge in a variety of colors (per plan)
  • Track lighting in kitchen
  • Designer cabinetry

 

*General Features are subject to change or withdraw without notice

Luxury Bathrooms

  • Luxurious tub in master bath (per plan)
  • Separate glass enclosed shower stall (per plan)
  • Double-bowl vanity (per plan)
  • Cultured marble countertops with integral bowls
  • Ceramic tile floor, tub and shower surrounds
  • Single-pull faucet
  • Wall-mounted mirror
  • Theatrical lighting
  • Designer cabinetry

Mechanical

  • 100 AMP 208 volt service panel with circuit breaker each unit
  • All new plumbing and electrical systems
  • New state of the art elevator
  • Central hot water system
 

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