Started in 1970, opened in 1973 after 3 years of construction, the Sears Tower was the tallest building in North America until 1998. In 2009, the Sears Tower was renamed the Willis Tower. With its 412 meters it is the second tallest building in Chicago, only the Hancock Tower is higher (457m).

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The Willis Tower (originally the Sears Tower) is a 108-story, 1,451-foot (442.3 m) skyscraper in the Loop community area of Chicago in Illinois, United States. Designed by architect Bruce Graham …

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The Willis Tower in Chicago is one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. Located in the heart of Chicago, the tower was formerly known as the Sears Tower. With its …

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Location: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States

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