The condominium building was designed by Chicago Developer and Architect Milton M. Schwartz (1925-2007) in 1959 and built in the early 1960s. 

“Schwartz’s buildings, with their modern forms, advanced engineering and surprising materials, suggest the architect can claim pride of place in helping define America’s midcentury architectural legacy.

His unfussy, pragmatic style and use of materials focused on livability and comfort, which also led Schwartz to be an early proponent of sustainability. His buildings include 320 Oakdale, a visionary co-op building that combines passive solar technology with a dynamic modern aesthetic, and a portfolio of leisure and hospitality work, most notably the Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas, which became a symbol of midcentury decadence.

The son of an engineer, Schwartz was a Chicagoan through and through: he grew up in Albany Park, went to the University of Illinois, and worshipped Frank Lloyd Wright. The native son will finally be celebrated at the Art Institute of Chicago [1993], where his delicately detailed architectural drawings will be on view. (Brook Rosini)”

– The Art Institute Website