Block 37 located at 108 N. State St. is more than just a mall. It is called Block 37, because that was it’s designated number as one of the original blocks of the City of Chicago going back to 1829 when the survey and plat of the town of Chicago was developed.
The block has a long history dating back to pre Chicago fire with many changes along the way. Initially it was home to one of Chicago’s largest theaters; then tall office buildings in the rest of the 19th century; then by 1970 it had 11 buildings including theaters, offices and retailers.
Block 37 was largely demolished by the city in 1989 in order to build a multi-use skyscraper. The skyscraper was never built due to funding and other issues and Block 37 was an almost completely vacant city block from 1989 through 2005. Gallery37 operated there in 1991. It was a part of the After School Matters.
Today Block 37 is a shopping mall and urban shopping, entertainment and dining experience second to none! It offers AMC Dine-in Theatres, Latinicity Food Hall, First Ascent Climbing and Fitness and stores such as the Disney Store, Anthropologie, Banana Republic, Zara, and Sephora just to name a few.
Block 37 is definitely a shopping, entertainment and dining experience that shouldn’t be missed!
Very interesting. I always walk by and never think of going in. I didn’t know it contained a movie theater. Also, Thank for pictures. You forgot to send the old with snow outlining branches on one side.
Thanks Suzette. I knew I forgot to send you a picture, but I forgot which one. I’ll send it.