Rookery Building is a building in Chicago, Illinois, and a filming location for The Untouchables (1987). Built in 1888.
Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in The Untouchables (movie, 1987) — as The police headquarters of Eliot Ness and his Untouchables
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-15581, SRC-15582 - Built in 1888
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-15581, SRC-16767, SRC-17293
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15581 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rookery_Building (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15582 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/u/Untouchables.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16767 — https://www.architecture.org/online-resources/buildings-of-chicago/the-rookery (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17293 — https://www.flwright.org/explore/rookery (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
How is Rookery Building connected to The Untouchables?
Rookery Building, in Chicago, Illinois, has a documented connection to The Untouchables. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Where is Rookery Building located?
Rookery Building is located in Chicago, Illinois.