- For Lease Contact for pricing
- Property Type Retail - Freestanding
- Property Size 135,000 SF
- Lot Size 1.5 Acre
- Property Tenancy Vacant
- LEED Certified Gold
- Year Built 1912
- Date Updated Apr 23, 2026
Description
Medinah Temple is a 135,000-square-foot freestanding building on a 1.5-acre lot, situated at 600 North Wabash Street in Chicago's Near North Side. Built in 1912, this vacant property offers significant opportunities for retail tenants seeking a unique and historically rich space. Its sizeable footprint and prime location make it suitable for diverse business operations, with flexibility to accommodate a range of retail concepts.
This area is a Walker's Paradise with a Walk Score of 100 out of 100 points, meaning businesses in the neighborhood benefit from high pedestrian activity without the need for a car to access nearby amenities. Public transportation is equally robust with a Transit Score of 100 out of 100 points, offering world-class connectivity. Key transit stations like Grand Station, located approximately 0.1 miles away, and Merchandise Mart, about 0.5 miles away, provide convenient options for employees and customers. Additionally, parking facilities, including Rush-Ohio-Wabash Self Park (0.06 miles away) and North Bridge Self Park (0.07 miles away), are located within walking distance, ensuring accessibility for those arriving by car.
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1 Space Available
600 North Wabash Street Full Building
Retail
Contact for pricing
135,000 SF
30,000 - 135,000 SF
Dec 1, 2026
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Built by the Shriners and designed by architects Huehl and Schmidt in 1912, the Medinah Temple is Moorish style amphitheater replete with distinctive onion domes and beautiful stained glass windows. The building originally housed an auditorium with seating for approximately 4,200 people on three levels. The stage extended into the auditorium, with seating on three sides. The temple once boasted a 30,000 pound pipe organ, manufactured by Austin Organ Company and installed in 1915. The organ had 92 sets of pipes, ranging in length from several inches to 40 feet. Among the many events that took place in this venue was the annual Shriner’s Circus. The auditorium’s acoustics also made it a favorite site for recording; many of the Chicago Symphony’s recordings from the late 1960s (for RCA with then-music director Jean Martinon) through the 1980s (for Decca with then-music director Sir Georg Solti) were recorded there.
Ideal for multiple uses
Horizontally and vertically demisable
Outstanding signage opportunity with impactful visibility
Ample accessibility with three separate entrances
Negotiated reduced parking rates for adjacent parking garage
Transit-oriented location
River North is Chicago’s most desirable neighborhood
Entire block of Wabash with extensive frontage
Located between Ohio and Ontario Street
Architecturally landmarked & historically significant
One of the most recognizable buildings in Chicago
Adjacent to Chicago’s premiere attractions
Contacts
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