From the pen of Holabird & Root, the 37-story Art Deco Palmolive Building was completed in 1929 as the home of the Colgate-Palmolive-Peet Company. In 1965, Playboy Enterprises purchased the leasehold and the structure was renamed the Playboy Building. It was home to the editorial and business offices of Playboy magazine until 1989, during which time the word P-L-A-Y-B-O-Y was spelled out in 9-foot illuminated letters on the north and south roofline.
In 2000, the Palmolive Building was honored as a Chicago Landmark, adding another distinction in 2003 by joining the federal National Register of Historic Places. In 2001, the building breathed new life as Draper and Kramer purchased it, working in harmony with Booth Hansen Architects to transform it into a luxurious residence, balancing the building’s rich history with a touch of modern elegance. The first two floors now boast upscale office and retail spaces, while the higher levels showcase high-end condominiums.
Notable residents of the building include Vince Vaughn, who bought a 12,000-square-foot triplex penthouse encompassing the 35th, 36th and 37th floors for $12 million. In February 2013, Vaughn offered the penthouse for sale as a pocket listing for $24.9 million. After multiple price cuts, he chose in May 2016 to divide the unit in two, offering one for $8.5 million and the other smaller unit for $4.2 million.
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