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Willis Tower

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Willis Tower

Name: Willis Tower
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Location: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States

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1. Chicago Riverwalk – Cloud Gate (The Bean) loop from Ashland

15.3km

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2. Cloud Gate (The Bean) – Chicago Riverwalk loop from Chicago Union Station

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3. Chicago Riverwalk – Cloud Gate (The Bean) loop from Loop

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06:54

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🅰️ndy

April 10, 2022

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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Bumble-Bee

September 15, 2022

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 and engineer Fazlur Rahman Khan of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), it was completed in 1974 as the world's tallest building, a title that it held for nearly 25 years. It is currently the third-tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, as well as the 23rd-tallest in the world. Each year, more than one million people visit the Skydeck observation deck, the highest in the United States, making it one of Chicago's most popular tourist destinations.

The building occupies a site bounded by Franklin Street, Jackson Boulevard, Wacker Drive, and Adams Street. Graham and Khan designed the building as nine square "tubes", clustered in a 3×3 matrix; seven of the tubes set back at upper floors. The tower has 108 stories as counted by standard methods, though the building's owners count the main roof as 109 and the mechanical penthouse roof as 110.[4][3] The facade is made of anodized aluminum and black glass. The base of the building contains a retail complex known as the Catalog. The lower half of the tower was originally occupied by retail company Sears, which had its headquarters there until 1994, while the upper stories were rented out.

(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willis_Tower)

Beyond the Horizon

February 5, 2023

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 110 floors it is one of the tallest buildings in the USA and offers a breathtaking view of the city.

A visit to the Willis Towers is definitely worth it, because here you can not only admire the skyline of Chicago, but also get an insight into the history of the city. The observation deck offers 360-degree views of the city, including Lake Michigan, numerous parks, and other well-known attractions like Navy Pier.

If you are interested in architecture, then the Willis Tower is a particularly worthwhile destination. The building itself is a masterpiece of modern architecture and has a rich history dating back to the 1970s.

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Location: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States

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1. Chicago Riverwalk – Cloud Gate (The Bean) loop from Ashland

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