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John Hancock Center — 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck

John Hancock Center — 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck

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John Hancock Center — 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck

Name: John Hancock Center — 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck
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Location: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States

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Bumble-Bee

September 11, 2022

Financed by the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, the building was originally conceived to be the world's second tallest building. Construction of the tower was interrupted in 1967 due to a flaw that was discovered in an innovative engineering method used to pour concrete in stages. The engineers were getting the same soil settlements after the first 20 stories had been built as they expected for the entire 99 stories. This forced the owner to stop development until the engineering problem could be resolved, and resulted in a credit crunch. The owner went bankrupt, which resulted in John Hancock taking over the project, which retained the original design, architect, engineer and main contractor.

The building was completed in 1969. Its first resident was Ray Heckla, the original building engineer, responsible for the residential floors from 44 to 92.

(360chicago.com/our-story)

AeroPetr ✈🌍

April 17, 2021

If you like, you can spend a lot of money for the view from the 360 Observation Deck. But there is also the possibility to visit the bar on the top floor for free. This is patiently accepted there, but I recommend enjoying a drink with the view. It's still cheaper than 360 deck and you get something out of it.
Insider tip: I was told that the women's toilet should be equipped with a large panorama window.

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Karsten S.

April 17, 2020

When completed, 875 North Michigan Avenue was 344 meters high, the second tallest building in the world after the Empire State Building in New York City. Until 1973 the Aon Center was completed, it was the tallest skyscraper in Chicago, but in 1974 it was surpassed again within Chicago by the Willis Tower (then Sears Tower) and in 2009 by the Trump Tower.

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