![]() ![]() ![]() The Burnham Brothers designed this landmark 1929 Art Deco skyscraper - one of Chicago’s most recognizable with its polished black granite and dark green terra cotta, and gold leaf details. After viewing this 1,054-foot giant, stop by the nearby historic Water Tower Place or the Museum of Contemporary Art. Also known by its address of 875 North Michigan Avenue, the Hancock tops out at 100 stories and employs X-bracing on the building’s exterior to resist wind loads without interior support columns, significantly increasing the available floor space. Just before building the Willis Tower, architect Bruce Graham worked with structural engineer Khan to complete the John Hancock Center in 1970. Architect William LeBaron Jenney’s new construction technique became known as the “Chicago Skeleton,” and went on to be used in the tallest skyscrapers around the world. That’s not necessarily due to its 10-story, 138-foot height, but because it was the first design to incorporate a steel frame to support the entire weight of the building. Not only was it the first skyscraper in Chicago, but it’s also known as the world’s first skyscraper. The Home Insurance Building was completed in 1885 during the building boom that followed the Great Chicago Fire. ![]()
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