The building was the home of the Chicago Historical Society after its original headquarters burned down in the Great Chicago Fire , and prior to its relocation to Lincoln Park in 1931 . Afterwards , the building housed a magazine publisher , the Works Progress Administration , the Loyal Order of Moose , the Chicago Institute of Design ( 1946 – 1956 ) , and recording studios ( 1950s and 1960s ) . Since 1985 it has been the location of a series of nightclubs
Great Chicago Fire
Great Chicago Fire
Former Chicago Historical Society Building