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October 18th, 2011

Tribune Tower

The Tribune Tower is a neo-Gothic skyscraper located in the city of Chicago in Illinois. It is the headquarters of the Tribune Company and the home of the Chicago Tribune newspaper. It is also considered as a Chicago landmark. Tribune Tower History The Tribune Tower was a product of a design competition that was held

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Smurfit Stone Building

The Smurfit Stone Building is a striking skyscraper located at 150 North Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago. Its previous names in the past include the Stone Container Building and the Associates Center. The building is also popularly known as the “Diamond Building” for its distinctive diamond shaped roof. Smurfit Stone Building History The Smurfit Stone

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AON Center Chicago

AON Center is a modern skyscraper located in the Chicago Loop in Chicago, Illinois. It was first known as the Standard Oil Building when it was first opened. It is currently the third tallest building in Chicago, with only the Willis Tower and the Trump International Hotel and Tower surpassing it in terms of height.

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