Skyline Loft at the Bridgeport Art Center offers the city's largest loft space at 18,000 square feet, set against a backdrop of sweeping city views and the South branch of the Chicago River. This historic 1911 building features timber loft construction, exposed brick, soaring ceilings with skylights, and an original freight elevator with a tiered chandelier. Named "Best New Venue" by the Illinois Meetings and Events Magazine, this open loft is a blank canvas that can be transformed for any occasion.
Pricing
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Guests
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$14,000
100 guests · Saturday
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The property
A converted industrial loft space on the top floor of the Bridgeport Art Center, a historic 1911 building. The venue is an 18,000 square foot open loft with a catering kitchen, private suite, and dedicated elevator access.
The setting
Sweeping city skyline views and views of the South branch of the Chicago River are visible through the loft's windows, providing a dramatic urban backdrop.
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Beer, Wine, Spirits & Signature Cocktails
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