CHICAGO’S HISTORIC WEDDING VENUE
A CENTURY IN THE MAKING
The Penthouse Hyde Park beautifully blends history and modernity into one incredible space. Events feel invigorated in our breathtaking ballroom with show-stopping 20′ arched windows showcasing the Chicago skyline and lakefront. French doors lead guests from the ballroom to the outdoor terrace to experience these unparalleled rooftop views in 3D.
The famed Piccadilly Building played a key role in the vibrant Hyde Park culture. Home to a high-end hotel and the locally beloved Schoenstadt Theater, visitors were enchanted with its ornate combination of French Renaissance style and Art Deco touches. However, the hidden gem was perched on the top floor: a refined ballroom and outdoor terrace.
Often referred to as the roof garden or the tea room, the ballroom served as a stately place for all sorts of occasions. Local aristocrats filled their social calendars with everything from engagement parties to brunches and even small exhibitions.
The Piccadilly Building underwent substantial improvements within the last 10 years. In 2020, The Penthouse Hyde Park proudly claimed the gorgeous top floor and began renovations.
Out of respect for the building’s historical and architectural significance, we went to great lengths to preserve the ballroom’s original features while adding modern twists that speak to today’s audience. This evolution embodies the best of the 1920s and the 2020s.
BEGINNINGS
The famed Piccadilly Building played a key role in the vibrant Hyde Park culture. At the turn of the 20th century, Hyde Park became a hub of arts and social activity. Vacationers sought out Hyde Park as a resort-style holiday destination. A building boom ensued for decades, including the introduction of the Piccadilly Building in 1926.
Piccadilly housed a high-end hotel and the locally beloved Schoenstadt Theater. Movie palaces, commonly found in New York, were a rarity in Chicago, and the neighborhood didn’t take this for granted. This locally beloved theater enchanted Hyde Parkers from 1927 through 1963 with its ornate combination of French Renaissance style and Art Deco touches. However, the hidden gem of the Piccadilly building lies on the top floor.
Atop the hotel sat a refined ballroom and outdoor terrace. Often referred to as the roof garden or the tea room, the ballroom served as a stately place for all sorts of occasions. Local aristocrats filled their social calendars with everything from engagement parties to brunches and even small exhibitions. Some Hyde Parkers recall visiting the ballroom for dances and neighborhood gatherings on the weekends.
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