The Gwen
Chicago, United States
Built 1929 · Last completed renovation 2017
Renovation forecast · estimate
Likely due for renovation now
Past its typical ~8-year renovation cycle. A model estimate, not a sourced fact.
Location
Satellite view · Chicago, United States
Timeline
1929
Built
2017
Renovation
Facts
Built
1929
Last completed renovation
2017
Sources
Our iron rule: no quote, no data. Every date links back to the exact sentence it came from.
“Scheduled to be completed in April 2017, the property's guest rooms will be completely redesigned with a 1930s-inspired style”
“McGraw-Hill Building was built from 1927 until 1929”
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Frequently asked
When was The Gwen built?+
The Gwen (Chicago, United States) was built in 1929.
When was The Gwen last renovated?+
Its most recent completed renovation was in 2017.
What is the Chrono Score of The Gwen?+
Its Chrono Score is 3.7/10 (Tired) — a pure freshness metric.