 A unique Venetian Gothic icon in the City Skyline, the Chicago Athletic Association building was designed in 1893 by architect Henry Ives Cobb to house the club founded by national sports and business leaders like Chicago Cubs owner William Wrigley and sporting goods pioneer Albert Spalding. The association thrived for decades, but due to dwindling membership, the building was vacated in 2007. In 2012, it was acquired for adaptive reuse as a boutique hotel. Extraordinary care was taken to create a contemporary hospitality environment while preserving the building's rich architectural details. The building's redevelopment relied on both historic tax credits and local tax incentives. Converting the structure for hospitality required creative interior strategies to link floors that did not previously connect and modernized building services. Hidden historic finishes were revealed and entirely new mechanical and electrical systems were hidden. The stunning transformation helps preserve the architectural integrity of the iconic Michigan Avenue Street Wall and serves as an inspiration for the district.