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Marina City Towers
300 N. State
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Explore the available Marina City condos for sale below. Known for its iconic "corncob" towers, Marina City was a groundbreaking 1960s "city within a city" designed by architect Bertrand Goldberg. This mixed-use complex was conceived to draw residents back to downtown Chicago by offering apartments with unique, petal-shaped balconies alongside an office building, a theater, and other amenities. At its completion, Marina City was the world's tallest reinforced concrete structure and set a new standard for urban living. Below is a list of all available condos at Marina City in Chicago's River North neighborhood. If you are interested in a listing, click the "Schedule a Showing" button to view the property. Our team can provide you with disclosures, past sales history, and recent sales data for nearby condos to ensure you make an informed offer based on current market conditions. We also encourage Chicago home buyers to register for a free account to receive email alerts when new Marina City condos become available.
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Ever wondered about those iconic "corncob towers" in Chicago's skyline? That's Marina City, a revolutionary "city within a city" that forever changed downtown living. Back in the 1960s, architect Bertrand Goldberg had a bold vision: to lure Chicagoans who had migrated to the suburbs back to the city center. His urban experiment was designed to offer the ultimate convenience, allowing residents to live, work, and play all in one place.
Goldberg, a student of the famed Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, broke from tradition by embracing curved forms, famously stating that since no right angles exist in nature, they shouldn't exist in architecture. This belief is on full display in Marina City's design. The two 65-story residential towers feature unique, petal-like balconies that radiate from a strong central core, providing every wedge-shaped apartment with a stunning view. When completed in 1967, this mixed-use marvel wasn't just apartments; it was a self-contained world featuring an office building, theater, bowling alley, swimming pool, ice rink, and even its own marina.
The concept was a wild success. Upon opening, an incredible 80% of residents could walk to work, proving that Chicagoans were ready to embrace a new, more convenient way of life. The towers were not only an architectural feat—becoming the tallest reinforced concrete structures in the world at the time—but also a cultural icon, famously featured in a Steve McQueen car chase scene. A true trendsetter, Marina City paved the way for the vibrant, residential downtown we know today, cementing its legacy as a development far ahead of its time.
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