St. Peter's in the Loop

Location110 W. Madison St, Chicago, IL 60602, Chicago Loop

Coordinates41°52′56.6″N 87°37′53.1″W / 41.882389°N 87.631417°W / 41.882389; -87.631417

Opened1953; 72 years ago (1953)

ArchitectVitzthum & Burns

St. Peter's in the Loop
Church façade as seen from Madison Street, 2021
Interactive map of St. Peter's in the Loop
General information
Location	110 W. Madison St, Chicago, IL 60602, Chicago Loop
Coordinates	41°52′56.6″N 87°37′53.1″W / 41.882389°N 87.631417°W / 41.882389; -87.631417
Opened	1953; 72 years ago (1953)
Design and construction
Architect	Vitzthum & Burns
Website
www.stpetersloop.org

St. Peter's in the Loop, on Madison between LaSalle and Clark in Chicago, Illinois, was built in 1953. It was designed by architects Vitzthum & Burns.^[1]

The St. Peter's church was founded in 1846.^[2] Its first building was constructed in 1865.

The current building's front facade features a crucifix titled "Christ of the Loop", designed by Latvian sculptor Arvid Strauss, executed by Chicago artist J. Watts. It is 18 feet (5.5 m) tall.^[2][3]