The Drake Drake Hotel, ChicagoBy Megan McKinneyFrom 1920 The Drake Hotel has dominated the elegant corner where the magnificence of Michigan Avenue meets what is possibly the city’s finest residential block. Developed by Tracy C. Drake and his brother, John Drake, Jr. , The Drake was a Benjamin Marshall and Charles Fox design. Chicago Tribune historical photoMore Royals: the seated Queen Marie of Romania, surrounded by family, at The Drake in November 1926. Chicago Tribune historical photoAnd still more: Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip and “Sis” Daley during a reception at The Drake in 1959. Chicago Tribune historical photoNot a Royal, but we could not pass up this wonderful vintage shot of Harry Gordon Selfridge’s very English daughter, Violette, said to be at The Drake in 1932.

Source: Forbes October 22, 2023 02:55 UTC