Field Building

The Field Building, also known as the LaSalle National Bank Building or the Bank of America Building, is a stately Art Deco office building in Chicago's Loop neighborhood. Designed by the architectural firm Graham, Anderson, Probst & White and completed in 1934, it is considered the last major office building constructed in the city before building came to a halt during the Great Depression and World War II. The 45-story skyscraper stands at the corner of South LaSalle Street, South Clark Street, and West Adams Street and was designated a Chicago Landmark in 1994.

Architecturally, the building stands out for its elegant facade of limestone and polished black granite at street level. The upper floors feature vertically grouped windows that emphasize the height of the central tower, which is flanked by four lower corner towers. Inside, you'll find a multistory arcade that allows pedestrians to walk directly between LaSalle and Clark Streets, as well as modern amenities such as high-speed elevators and an integrated design of the elevator indicators and mailboxes in the lobby, which echoes the exterior form of the building.

Historically, the building was home to LaSalle Bank for many years before it passed to Bank of America in 2007. In addition to typical office space, the upper floors also house exclusive executive dining rooms. A distinctive feature of 1930s architecture is the absence of a 13th floor. The building was also once home to the radio station WEFM, which broadcast classical music.