77 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602 For Lease

The iconic Chicago Temple Building at 77 W Washington offers a rare opportunity to office in one of the city's most storied and architecturally significant towers. Designed by Holabird & Roche and constructed from elegant gray and white Bedford stone, this historic French Gothic masterpiece combines timeless craftsmanship with modern office functionality. The building blends history and character within each flexible office spaces, complemented by attentive property management and desirable amenities, including a tenant lounge and building conference rooms.

Housing the First United Methodist Church of Chicago, the Temple holds the Guinness World Record as the tallest church building, with a spire soaring 568 feet above the street. The church's sanctuary, administrative offices, classrooms, and choir rooms occupy the lower level and the first four floors. The tower also includes a three-story parsonage and the renowned sky chapel, while floors five through twenty-one offer prestigious professional office spaces available for lease.

More than a landmark, the Chicago Temple Building mirrors the resilience, innovation, and spirit of Chicago itself. Founded in 1831—six years before Chicago’s incorporation—the First United Methodist Church is Chicago's oldest congregation. What began in members' homes, then transitioned to a humble log cabin in 1834, evolved to a brick church with a 148-foot spire by 1845 and a pioneering four-story mixed-use structure by 1858. When the Great Fire of 1871 struck, the church rebuilt, reflecting the city’s strength and unyielding spirit. By the 1920s, a skyscraper church was conceived, pushing against building height limits until the vision, after months of setbacks and political tensions, was realized, towering above the city and sparking architectural innovations like setbacks that paved the way for iconic buildings.

Today, the Chicago Temple Building stands as a living testament to Chicago’s motto, "Urbs in Horto"—City in a Garden, its Gothic spire a symbol of both faith and ambition. This structure isn’t just part of Chicago’s history—it embodies Chicago itself.

The Central Loop location is just steps from City Hall, Cook County Building, Daley Plaza, Thompson Center, City Hall, Ogilvie Transportation Center, Union Station, the Pedway, and all CTA buses and trains. Plus access to endless dining, shopping, and entertainment.