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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 RUclips 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?
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 don't think that's the only reason Kathleen. The younger generation doesn't appreciate antiques, they don't want farms that have been there for generations, they don't care for family heirlooms. They like Ikea...the cheap stuff that falls apart. That is so sad.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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 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 ❤
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 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.
Please please keep making these Landmarked edition videos! I love history also, especially gilded age and American West pioneer settlements (same era). Love all of your videos and have been following you since your early YT days. Thank you!
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.
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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..?
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.
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.
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.
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..........
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 😎.
Loved your passion and narration about the architectural history of this beautiful building that I immediately became a subscriber. Can't wait to watch your other videos.
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🇦🇺
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 👊🏼
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.
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!
Oh man what an awesome video. I travel to Chicago for work regularly and love the architecture and especially learning the stories like you so effectively told on the M Wards building
@@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.
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!!!
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.
I completely agree with you re: new building vs old buildings. The new builds lack the character and the time and love that went into the old buildings.
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!
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.
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.
Absolutely beautiful!... While you've taken us on tours of stunning properties valued anywhere from a couple million to 200+ million, this is by far my favorite property out of anything else you've shown..............THANKS!!!
Great episode, cool series! My favorites are still them $15-30+ mln properties that you cover in 15 min, would like to see more of those more often. But hey, you do what pleases you, man. Grand merci ❤
Love this video Erik and I've watched most of them- the historical context and detail and your honesty and opinion make it authentic and genuine. Something worth watching, not an extended sales video. Bravo. Also, at 3.5m it feels like a bit of a bargain.
Erik, really love this series, and the addition of historical details and information on this one, compared to the ep 1, is much much better! Please keep up the good work. Cheers from Argentina. Fede
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.
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
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Comment below what Old World Homes across America you want me to feature next!
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 RUclips 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?
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 don't think that's the only reason Kathleen. The younger generation doesn't appreciate antiques, they don't want farms that have been there for generations, they don't care for family heirlooms. They like Ikea...the cheap stuff that falls apart. That is so sad.
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.
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.
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.
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.
RUclips is the sht. I feel I am finally back creating things I would watch which is very very important
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
Never a bad day when Erik uploads 😄
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.
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.
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.
Absolutely Gorgeous !! Views are incredible. 6000 square feet. 3.5 is a steal !!!
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.
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 ancient architecture. That's why I'm looking in Italy. You gotta love thick stone apartments.
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.
This penthouse is so beautiful. I love a mix of modern and antique so this is perfect for me. Stunning!
Love these old buildings. Hopefully more people will appreciate the history and do more to save them. Keep showing us more!
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.
Your videos and love for older buildings simply makes me happy. Thank you for sharing.
THAT PENTHOUSE WAS A PIECE OF PARADISE !!! THANKYOU FOR LETTING US SEE IT
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.
I would rennovate a few thing but I love the general vibe and layout of this place! Totally worth it!
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.
Please please keep making these Landmarked edition videos! I love history also, especially gilded age and American West pioneer settlements (same era). Love all of your videos and have been following you since your early YT days. Thank you!
This series is fantastic, Eric. I not only enjoy the tours, but the history as well!
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.
I love gently maintained historic buildings. They should be treasured, not destroyed.
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
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..
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.
I love old buildings, they are a work of art, an artform that is gone forever.
I love this beautiful building, the room with the pillars, the kitchen, the bathroom , and the dining room. I want those dining room chairs!!!!❤
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.
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.
I'm gonna keep saying it, but no one does architecture like Chicago. I love my hometown
Such a beautiful building. Love the history & architecture. The beautiful terraces, library, living areas.. just wow.
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’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 🙌
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.
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.
A beautiful building. Thank you for the film and for sharing your honest impressions of Chicago past and present.
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.
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.
Your Chicago videos >>>>>
Chicago is slept upon for its Old World Architecture
Thank you for this series. I love it, I love the historical buildings. ❤
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!!
Love this series! Thank you!
More to come!
Wow!!! Love it. Thank you for showing us this incredible marvel
Keep Doing Chicago Videos I Love You Bro 😎
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..........
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.
I absolutely love this apartment, the outside terraces are worth 3 1/2 million dollars. Best views in all of Chicago right there.
Man what a sweet place! That large rooftop terrance would be awesome for hosting day parties with DJs and some good Chicago house music!
Wonderful back story. Guilded age all day for me personally. The design,the detail..one kf ine time frame.
Great mansion as always
Thanks for watching!
@@erikvanconover thanks really appreciate it
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
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.
Loved your passion and narration about the architectural history of this beautiful building that I immediately became a subscriber. Can't wait to watch your other videos.
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Thanks to Mrs Maria Davis.
She's a licensed broker here in the states
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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 👊🏼
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.
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!
The actual tour starts at 7:00
Oh man what an awesome video. I travel to Chicago for work regularly and love the architecture and especially learning the stories like you so effectively told on the M Wards building
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
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!!!
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!
I completely agree with you re: new building vs old buildings. The new builds lack the character and the time and love that went into the old buildings.
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!
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.
I was born and raised in Chicago and knew nothing about the city!! Thanks for the valuable history lesson ❤
Greatness. Glad to see the respect you have for these masterpieces. Great editing and camera work!
Dude you’re doing amazing. I’m from Chicago, and I’ve traveled the world well, and your doing amazing
Wow! This is amazing! I think they juxtaposed the Beaux Arts and postmodern styles beautifully here. It is a lovely, livable home.
Gorgeous beyond words. Could cry that the interior was all renovated. Hands down prefer the beautiful architecture and history
Loved the book! Recommended it to friends and family, they weren't disappointed.
Love this style of content with historical buildings - true beauty
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.
Absolutely beautiful!... While you've taken us on tours of stunning properties valued anywhere from a couple million to 200+ million, this is by far my favorite property out of anything else you've shown..............THANKS!!!
I subscribed purely because of this series, and this one did not disappoint!
All I can say is WOW! The next time I'm up that way I'll have to look for this interesting home! Your presentation was excellent! Glad I found you!
Great episode, cool series!
My favorites are still them $15-30+ mln properties that you cover in 15 min, would like to see more of those more often. But hey, you do what pleases you, man. Grand merci ❤
Fantastic video, I love the historical architecture videos - fantastic. Thank you
Love this video Erik and I've watched most of them- the historical context and detail and your honesty and opinion make it authentic and genuine. Something worth watching, not an extended sales video. Bravo. Also, at 3.5m it feels like a bit of a bargain.
Erik, really love this series, and the addition of historical details and information on this one, compared to the ep 1, is much much better! Please keep up the good work. Cheers from Argentina. Fede
Loved this video format and the home 😍
dude this is great. awesome how you went into the background of the family that had the place built 👍👍 like how you're branching out.
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.
This is absolutely a unique, very interesting, and beautiful building!
Instant sub. Dont ever stop this series.
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
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.