Dec 2010 - Stage Change
In 2010, Server Farm Realty acquired the former check-processing plant from Northern Trust Corp. in Chicago, with plans to redevelop it into a data center
- New Stage: Announced
- New Stage: Announced
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Public Cloud Servers
Serverfarm's CH1 data center occupies a prime location at 840 South Canal Street, placing it within Chicago's thriving business district. This central position offers exceptional fiber connectivity and proximity to major financial institutions, making it ideal for organizations needing ultra-low latency solutions. The facility is engineered for scalability, enabling cloud providers, global service providers, and other large-scale IT operations to expand their presence in this crucial Midwest market.
Serverfarm CH1 Spec Sheet.pdf
Events
This data center has timeline events listed. Typically events are related to M&A history, rebranding, capacity expansions etc.Jun 2013 - Stage Change
Server Farm Realty launched its first Chicago data center in June, 2013
- New Stage: Operational
- New Stage: Operational
Mar 2016 - Rebranding - Server Farm Realty CH1
Server Farm Realty rebranded as Serverfarm in 2016
Feb 5, 2026 - Announcement
Serverfarm closes $589 million asset-backed securities offering
Pricing & Services
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Nearest Data Centers
The below data centers are located closest to 840 S Canal St.| Distance | Data Center | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 0 miles | DataBank ORD2 - Chicago | 840 S Canal St |
| 0.15 miles | TierPoint Chicago - Polk | 601 W Polk St |
| 0.16 miles | FirstComm Data Center | 601 W Polk St |
| 0.16 miles | Chicago Exchange | 601 W. Polk St |
| 0.37 miles | Sinch Data Center | 717 S Wells St |
| 0.37 miles | Hivelocity - Chicago 2 | 725 S Wells Street |
| 0.37 miles | 725 S. Wells | 725 S Wells |
| 0.38 miles | NaviSite Chicago | 725 S Wells |
| 0.38 miles | Netrality - 717 South Wells Chicago Data Center | 717 South Wells Street, Chicago, IL, USA |
| 0.56 miles | CoreSite Chicago (CH2) | 1432 S Clinton St. |