The Fairbanks, Morse and Company Building in the South Loop

Located at 900 S. Wabash Ave. in the South Loop of Chicago, the Fairbanks, Morse and Company Building is a historic commercial building. It served as the national headquarters of Fairbanks, Morse and Company from 1907 to 1937. While the company was originally known for its scales, by 1907 it was best known for producing internal combustion engines and was a dominant force in the diesel engine market.

The seven-story Chicago school building was designed by Christian Eckstorm. Although the company moved to a larger headquarters at 606 S. Michigan Ave. in 1937, the Wabash Avenue building remains the best-preserved remnant of its historic significance. It still bears the company's name above the second floor.

The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 16, 1988. It stands as a preserved piece of Chicago's industrial history, marking the era when the company was one of the largest engine makers in the world.

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