The Historical Legacy Of 850 Lake Shore Drive
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850 Lake Shore Drive originally served as the Lakeshore Athletic Club. It swiftly emerged as a symbol of exclusivity and refinement, hosting extravagant soirees for Chicago’s elite during the vibrant Roaring ‘20s.
Notably, it was the venue for the 1928 Olympic Swimming Trials, where gold-medalist Johnny Weissmuller, later an illustrious figure in Hollywood, qualified for the Amsterdam games. Five decades later, in 1977, the tower was acquired by Northwestern University
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