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The Universal Building: CTI Collection Services’ Chicago Office Space Location Pays Off

If you have ever tried to dodge a parking ticket in the City of Chicago, there is a good chance that you received a call from Mr. Bill Leggett. Leggett is the owner and president  CTI Collection Services, located in the  Universal Building near Chicago’s West Town area.  Founded in 1996, the firm is one [...]

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Historical Buildings In Chicago: The Universal Stove Company

There are a lot of things that we are proud of here at the Universal Building in Chicago. Not to brag too much, but we’ve done a wonderful job restoring a 19th century factory into working historic loft offices. Visitors typically comment about the nice beam work and are genuinely impressed with all of the modern [...]

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Hispanic Housing Development Corporation Benefits from Location of Historic Loft Office Space

Hispanic Housing Development Corporation at Home in Historic Chicago Loft Office Space

Bringing value to neighborhoods and providing quality living and working conditions for thousands of Chicago area residents is the core mission of the Hispanic Housing Development Corporation. Since 1975, the nonprofit organization group has been providing new housing and employment opportunities to Latino communities and surrounding neighborhoods, greatly improving their socio-economic outlook. A division of [...]

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Cribben - Sexton

Chicago’s Universal Building and The Tale of Cribben & Sexton

When visitors enter the Universal Building today, they are greeted by the words “Cribben And Sexton Company” etched prominently into the building’s stone façade. These names and the company they represent are now long gone, but we are still proud they adorn our building almost 115 years after it was built. Henry Cribben and Col. [...]

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SGJ Property Management Inc. Turns Historical Office Loft in Chicago into Unique Work Space

When it comes to facility management, Sarah Gullette-Johnson, owner of SGJ Property Management Inc., knows what she is talking about. As a property management professional, she stakes her business on taking care of and maintaining buildings. If the last few years serve as evidence of her company’s success, it’s fair to say that SGJPMI is very good at what it does.

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Chicago Historical Office Spaces

The Universal Building at 700 N. Sacramento provides inspiring commercial loft offices in the West Town area of Chicago. This 150,000-square-foot historic gem was built in 1901 as a stove factory for Cribben and Sexton Co. In the early 2000s, the West Town commercial building was thoroughly renovated and restored into loft offices.

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Office Space for Lease – Suite 130

This 4,258-square-foot loft office space is ideal for mid-sized firms looking for a creative and engaging environment. The space offers seven private offices, open office space, a seminar room and a conference room. Exposed brick and wood beams highlight the space throughout and it comes complete with high speed internet access. The large office loft [...]

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