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The Gwen

Chicago, United States

Built 1929 · Last completed renovation 2017

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Likely due for renovation now

Past its typical ~8-year renovation cycle. A model estimate, not a sourced fact.

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Location

Satellite view · Chicago, United States

Timeline

  1. 1929

    Built

  2. 2017

    Renovation

Facts

Built

1929

Last completed renovation

2017

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Secondary · renovationweight 0.70 · retrieved 2026-06-20view source →

Scheduled to be completed in April 2017, the property's guest rooms will be completely redesigned with a 1930s-inspired style

Secondary · builtweight 0.70 · retrieved 2026-06-20view source →

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.