The Warehouse

The three-story nightclub widely credited as the birthplace of House Music. Frankie Knuckles was the resident DJ here. Inducted into Chicago's history as a landmark in 2023.

• venue in West Loop
• 206 S Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60606
• closed, date not on file: The club ran here from 1977 to 1982 by the city's landmark ordinance (some accounts say 1983). The building became a Chicago Landmark on June 21, 2023 and now holds law offices.
• verified Jul 1, 2026