What is chicago reliance building?

The Reliance Building, located in Chicago, Illinois, is an iconic example of early skyscraper architecture. It was completed in 1895 and designed by architect John Wellborn Root of the famous firm Burnham and Root. The building is 14 stories tall and was one of the first buildings to make use of a steel skeleton structure, allowing for large windows and open floor plans.

The Reliance Building was commissioned by the Chicago-based trust company Reliance Building and Loan Association to serve as their new headquarters. The association worked with Root to create a cutting-edge design that could compete with Chicago's other tall buildings. The resulting design is often considered the first "true" skyscraper.

In 2000, the Reliance Building was renovated and turned into a boutique hotel called the Hotel Burnham. The renovation preserved the building's historic design elements, including its ornate terra cotta detailing and cast iron columns. The Reliance Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and was named a National Historic Landmark in 1976.