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Aqua is an 82-story mixed-use residential skyscraper in the Lakeshore East development in downtown Chicago, Illinois. Designed by a team led by Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang Architects, with James Loewenberg of Loewenberg & Associates as the Architect of Record, it includes five levels of parking below ground. The building's eighty-story, 140000sqft base is topped by a 82550sqft terrace with gardens, gazebos, pools, hot tubs, a walking/running track and a fire pit. Each floor covers approximately 16000sqft. The Aqua was awarded the Emporis Skyscraper Award as 2009 skyscraper of the year, and was shortlisted in 2010 for the biennial International Highrise Award.ArchitectAqua was designed by Jeanne Gang, principal and founder of Studio Gang Architects, and it was her first skyscraper project. The project was the largest ever awarded to an American firm headed by a woman. Loewenberg & Associates are the architects of record, led by James Loewenberg.DesignThe Aqua Tower is located at 225 North Columbus Drive, and is surrounded by high-rises. To capture views of nearby landmarks for Aqua's residents, Gang stretched its balconies outward by as much as 12ft. The result is a building composed of irregularly shaped concrete floor slabs which lend the facade an undulating, sculptural quality. Gang cites the striated limestone outcroppings that are a common topographic feature of the Great Lakes region as inspiration for these slabs.

The luxury Aqua Chicago apartments are unlike anything in the city. Accent your next home with a balcony as unique as you are, with no two balconies alike. The architectural fluid contour of Aqua’s exterior flows into the contemporary interiors. Finishes include floor-to-ceiling windows, tiled entries, full granite kitchens with contemporary wood cabinetry and stainless steel GE™ appliances, and in-home laundry. Create your own environment where Aqua is you.

At OneEleven, every day counts. Apartments feature floor-to-ceiling windows with river views that create a breathtaking scene. Generous floor plans feature open layouts of high-minded design and finish. Club OneEleven features 30,000 square feet of private amenities with an array of indulgences including a fitness center, spa pool and multi-level outdoor boardwalk and deck and more. Situated on the edge of the Loop at the Gateway to River North you can walk to work, transportation, dinner and world-class shopping at your doorstep.

These exquisitely appointed residences reflect a cosmopolitan pallet granite island kitchens, maple cabinetry, tantalizing views from the floor-to-ceiling windows and select residences with balconies. A serene metropolitan oasis, The Shoreham apartments in downtown Chicago, embrace the traditions of simplicity and elegance, inviting you to experience a new standard of luxury. Amenities abound in the exclusive Shore Club, a private club floor retreat. An on-site gourmet Italian café and banking facilities compliment your lifestyle at The Shoreham, all within easy reach of the very best of Chicago.

AMLI River North is a brand new luxury apartment community. If you’re looking for a premier, luxury apartment home in Chicago’s hottest neighborhood, interact with us on our Facebook page! We’re excited to keep you in the know on the latest neighborhood and community happenings for those interested in luxury apartment living. We will not only post pertinent community and local information, but we will also try to make you smile. AMLI does business in accordance with all Fair Housing Laws.

The Legacy at Millennium Park is a new, 72-story, luxury condominium high-rise overlooking Millennium Park, Lake Michigan, and downtown Chicago. The Legacy features 356 condominiums ranging in price from $397,000 for a one-bedroom floor plan to $6,000,000 for a full-floor penthouse. The building features a variety of exclusive amenities, including: • Heated indoor lap pool • 15th floor sundeck and landscaped outdoor garden terrace • State-of-the-art professionally equipped fitness center • 42nd and 60th floor outdoor sky garden lounges with adjoining hospitality rooms • Certain University Club of Chicago* privileges available to Legacy unit owners Designed by Chicago architecture firm Solomon Cordwell Buenz, The Legacy integrates modern architecture into landmarked surroundings adjacent to Chicago’s iconic civic amenity – the new Millennium Park. Legacy residents can enjoy everything the neighborhood has to offer, including unmatched views of the park and lake, and world-renowned shopping, dining, theater and art. The Legacy has won numerous awards for its architecture and development program and today is considered the premier luxury address in the Millennium Park neighborhood. *The University Club is an independent private-membership club with admission governed by its own policies and bylaws.

Situated in Chicago's dynamic new east side neighborhood, Columbus Plaza puts you within walking distance to everything. From gourmet treats to everyday staples, Columbus' abundance of downtown shopping choices will astound you. View our privacy policy: http://www.columbusplaza.com/privacypolicy.aspx

Randolph Tower City Apartments in Chicago, IL. Bringing a piece of Chicago back to Chicago. Where the classics never go out of style. From 1929 to 2011. From speakeasy to gastro lounge. From streetcar to CTA. From the Steuben Building to luxury urban Chicago studio 1 and 2 bedroom apartments and penthouse apartments for rent. Here are the top 15 reasons to live at Randolph Tower City Apartments in Chicago.: 1. Four-pipe heating & cooling system for year round temperature control 2. Hardwood floors 3. Up to 12’ ceilings 4. Washer and dryer in all apartments 5. Sexy bathrooms with oversized bath tubs and 5’ showers 6. In-unit customizable walk-in closets and additional storage options, (including free bike storage) 7. Historic Landmark and environmentally friendly green building 8. Over 40 unique studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartment and penthouse apartment floor plans 9. 24-hour Concierge 10. 24/7 fitness center 11. Indoor swimming pool with sauna, hot tub, and locker rooms 12. Business center and conference room, private movie theater 13. Sky Park and outdoor lounge with stunning views - indoor Sky Club with lounge, games, and gourmet kitchen 14. Moveable granite islands with storage 15. Apartments are within walking distance to everything in the Chicago Loop , no need for a car (CTA-every line, pedway, Theater District, Magnificent Mile, Gold Coast, River North, restaurants, bars, etc.) Pre-leasing has begun on Randolph Tower City Apartments in Chicago. Walk-ins and appointments are welcome at our Pre-Leasing Center at the beautiful MDA City Apartments. First occupancy in First Quarter 2012. *Randolph Tower City Apartments in Chicago will be participating in the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program. Please call for criteria and rental ranges. Please refer to the nearby MDA City Apartments (63 E. Lake St; 312-223-0977), or Fisher Building City Apartments (343 S. Dearborn St; 312-913-1922) for immediate housing needs. For other downtown Chicago apartments, please explore www.villagegreen.com

Designed to complement your busy lifestyle, 73 E. Lake in Chicago’s historic Loop, is an exciting residential addition to the Downtown neighborhood. Featuring convertible, one- and two-bedroom luxury rental residences, reserved onsite parking, and 24-hour concierge, the 42-story glass structure will be LEED Gold certified and is a stunning newcomer to the Chicago skyline. Experience 73, where high quality finishes, technology driven amenities, and vibrant location reflect your fast-paced approach to work and play in the city.

Featuring a modern contemporary feel, the Chicago apartment rentals at The Tides offer dramatic finishes including tiled entries, granite islands and cherry cabinetry, with captivating views from the floor-to-ceiling windows, balconies and bay windows. Amenities abound in the exclusive Shore Club, a private club floor retreat. This urban hideaway, located where Lake Michigan meets the Chicago River, is steps away from Chicago’s most popular attractions.

Anchoring the corner of Lake and Wells in the Chicago Loop, the brand new Oakwood 200 Squared ushers in a new era of modern urban Chicago housing. At this upscale high-rise, residents live in a building designed with sustainability in mind--all while surrounded by a playground of amenities and a neighborhood to match. Temporary apartments and long-term residences are available in a variety of spacious floor plans that include granite, stainless steel and floor-to-ceiling windows. Come discover Oakwood 200 Squared! Mission PURPOSE OF OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: This page was created to share the latest brand news and initiatives, and encourage Oakwood guests to connect with us and share their feedback. Send us your praise, concerns and suggestions. POSTING POLICY: Please bear in mind that this is a public and professional platform. We’ll do our best to ensure that our postings on this page comply with our standards, which prohibit (and for which we’ll do our best to remove) content that: • is abusive, vulgar, offensive, harassing, defamatory, threatening, obscene or contains personal attacks • comments that are clearly off-topic, that promote services or products, or that promote or oppose any political party, person campaigning for elected office, or any ballot proposition • is fraudulent, deceptive or misleading • violates the copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, right of privacy, right of publicity or other intellectual property right of another • contains gratuitous links to sites are viewed as spam and may result in the comment being removed • contains the personal information of others, such as names, addresses and telephone numbers • violates any law or regulation • that purports to be from any person or entity, or falsely states or otherwise misrepresents your affiliation with a person or entity • that advertises any illegal services or the sale of any items the sale of which is prohibited or restricted by applicable law, including without limitation items the sale of which is prohibited or regulated by law • is otherwise offensive or objectionable By posting any comments you grant Oakwood Worldwide a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, transferrable, sublicensable right and license for all uses in and to such postings and all copyright and other rights therein. Under no circumstances will Oakwood Worldwide or its affiliates and parent company be liable in any way for any content or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any content posted in any forum or opinion posting area, or otherwise made available on the site. Oakwood Worldwide expects users not to post content that violates our standards. We cannot monitor postings or discussions in advance, but we reserve the right to remove any posting that does not meet our standards. By entering any opinion, posting or other user generated content you are agreeing to be bound by these conditions and terms. OAKWOOD WORLDWIDE ASSOCIATES: This page is not a replacement or alternative channel for associates to raise employment or business issues. Instead, associates should continue to inform their manager or human resources representative. The privacy policy for this website may be found at www.oakwood.com/cms/privacy-policy.html.

Live the life You want- Immerse yourself in Lake Michigan and the Park- Make Cultural Events part of your everyday life- Enjoy People who matter to you- Shop the Magnificent Mile- Theatre, Dinner Out and Night Life is now your life- Experience Chicago the way it is supposed to be experienced. Welcome Home… Pet Policy: Cats and Dogs. $500 pet fee for dogs up to 35lbs. $150 pet fee per cat. Features: 24-hour doorman & Valet parking Full Service health club w/sauna, steam room Glass-domed rooftop pool & private sundeck 24-hour business center Gourmet grocery store & Restaurants in Building On-site laundry Amenities: Pets Allowed Public Transportation Short Term Lease Small Dogs Allowed Studio Tile Floors View Water Sewer and Trash Window Covering Pool High Rise Controlled Access Disability Access Dishwasher Elevator Extra Storage Fitness Center Freeway Access Furnished Available Garages High Rise Internet Access Laundry Facility Microwave Air Conditioning Broadband Internet Access Business Center Onsite Cable or Satellite Carpet Cats Allowed Directions: Northwest corner of Michigan Avenue & Randolph Street. DIRECTIONS FROM UPPER MICHIGAN AVENUE North or South on Michigan Ave. to Lake Street West on Lake Street for block to Garland Court Right on Garland Court to stop sign Turn right at stop sign and go through one traffic signal (Lower Michigan Avenue) After the traffic signal you will almost immediately see a Millennium Park Plaza sign indicating to turn right Turn right down this long throughway that looks like a tunnel This will take you directly to the garage and dock. DIRECTIONS FROM LOWER WACKER Follow lower Wacker to the intersection of Wacker and Michigan Turn south (DO NOT CROSS OVER THE RIVER) and go to the first stoplight and turn left You will almost immediately see a Millennium Park Plaza sign indicating to turn right Turn right down this long throughway that looks like a tunnel This will take you directly to the garage and dock. DIRECTIONS FROM COLUMBUS DRIVE North or South on Columbus to E. South Water Street West on E. South Water and down center ramp To lower level Go to second stop sign and turn left Go straight through tunnel to Millennium Park Plaza Parking entrance and dock on right. Office Hours: Mon - Sat: 9am-6:00pm Saturday 9:30 -5:30 Sunday closed

Coast at Lakehsore East is Chicago's hottest new rental tower situated on the Chicago River near Lake Michigan at the award winning Lakeshore East community adjacent to Millennium Park. Developed by Magellan Development Group and design by architect BKL Architecture LLC, Coast is now open! Get on our VIP list! Email us at [email protected].

The prominent office building at 65 East Monroe, overlooking Millennium Park, has undergone a magical transformation. The uppermost floors, from 42 to 49, are now condominium residences replete with ultra-luxury features. There is a full complement of indulgent amenities—and a private residential entrance with an elegant lobby at 65 East Monroe, just a few steps off Michigan Avenue.

Coast at Lakeshore East, originally known as Lakeshore East Building 2-A, is a 46-story residential skyscraper in the Lakeshore East development in the Loop community area of downtown Chicago. The building is located at 345 East Wacker Drive. It is the eighth 21st century skyscraper at Lakeshore East. It is the first smoke-free residential building in Lakeshore East.Groundbreaking for the building occurred in June 2011 and occupancy is expected to commence in 2013. The tower is designed by the architectural firm of bKL Architecture LLC, while Magellan Development Group is the developer along with its equity partner, JPMorgan Asset Management. James McHugh Construction Co., which has constructed six buildings at Lakeshore East, is the general contractor for the new tower. Magellan was informed by the City of Chicago that it would not be granted public way permits for scaffolding during May 2012 due to the 2012 NATO Summit held in Chicago. They also spoke with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and United States Secret Service on the issue and did not apply for permits after gathering information. In November 2011, the designing architectural firm disbanded. Chicago Tribune architecture critic Blair Kamin has described the building as "a boxy, 49-story, metal-and-glass apartment tower". Coast will comprise 499 apartments, 18,000sqft retail space, a 272-car parking facility, amenities such as an outdoor pool and landscaped deck, a fitness center, resident lounge, business center, media room, and an indoor spa. As of June 2011 initial occupancy was targeted for February 2013. In February 2013, leasing offices opened for occupancy beginning in March 2013.

Known for its artistic creativity, the Chicago Jazz Festival is a favorite Labor Day Weekend tradition. It promotes awareness and appreciation for all forms of jazz through free, quality live musical performance. Since 1979, the festival's mission is to showcase Chicago's vast jazz talent alongside national and international artists to encourage and educate a jazz audience of all ages. FREE Admission. Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph Street. August 31-September 3, 2017

Two Prudential Plaza is a 64-story skyscraper that was built in the Loop area of Chicago, Illinois, United States in 1990. At 995 feet (303 m) tall, it is currently the sixth-tallest building in Chicago and the seventeenth tallest in the United States, being only 5 feet from 1000 feet. The building is also currently the tallest building in the world that is under 1000 feet tall. The building was designed by the firm Loebl, Schlossman & Hackl, with Stephen T. Wright as the principal in charge of design. It has been honored with 8 awards, including winning the Best Structure Award from the Structural Engineers Association of Illinois in 1995.At the time of completion Two Prudential was the world's tallest reinforced concrete building. Its distinctive shape features stacked chevron setbacks on the north and south sides, a pyramidal peak rotated 45°, and an 80-foot (24 m) spire.The building is attached to One Prudential Plaza (formerly known as the Prudential Building). Without its spire, the building's height is still slightly greater than that of One Prudential Plaza's pinnacle.Two Prudential Plaza, along with its sister property One Prudential Plaza, was sold in May 2006 for $470 million to BentleyForbes, a Los Angeles-based real estate investment firm run by Carl Frederick Wehba and his son Carl Frederick Wehba II.

The Carbide & Carbon Building is a Chicago landmark located at 230 North Michigan Avenue. The building, which was built in 1929, is an example of Art Deco architecture. It was designed by Burnham Brothers. The Carbide and Carbon Building was originally home to the regional office of Union Carbide and Carbon Co., which later became Union Carbide Corp. The skyscraper was designated a Chicago Landmark on May 9, 1996. Built as a high-rise office tower, the Carbide & Carbon Building was transformed more recently into the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago; work on the renovation began in 1998 and was completed in 2004. The conversion was directed by Lucien Lagrange & Associates. The building has 37 floors and is 503ft tall. The current hotel capacity is 383 guest rooms and 13 suites.DescriptionThe exterior of the building is covered in polished black granite, and the tower is dark green terra cotta with gold leaf accents. The use of stylized representations of leaves on the building's exterior was an intentional reference by the architects to the prehistoric origins of subterranean carbon deposits in the decay of ancient plants. The ground floor was specifically designed to display the products of Union Carbide and Carbon's subsidiaries. The lobby features black Belgian Marble and Art Deco bronzework trim. The exterior base is black granite with black marble and bronze trim, whereas the central shaft is clad in dark green and gold terra cotta and the greenish cap (which looks from a distance like malachite but is not) is trimmed in gold leaf.

Crown Fountain is an interactive work of public art and video sculpture featured in Chicago's Millennium Park, which is located in the Loop community area. Designed by Catalan artist Jaume Plensa and executed by Krueck and Sexton Architects, it opened in July 2004. The fountain is composed of a black granite reflecting pool placed between a pair of glass brick towers. The towers are 50ft tall, and they use light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to display digital videos on their inward faces. Construction and design of the Crown Fountain cost $17 million. The water operates from May to October, intermittently cascading down the two towers and spouting through a nozzle on each tower's front face.Residents and critics have praised the fountain for its artistic and entertainment features. It highlights Plensa's themes of dualism, light, and water, extending the use of video technology from his prior works. Its use of water is unique among Chicago's many fountains, in that it promotes physical interaction between the public and the water. Both the fountain and Millennium Park are highly accessible because of their universal design.

Die Crown Fountain ist eine interaktive, öffentliche Kunst- und Video-Skulptur in Chicagos Millennium Park im Chicago Loop. Entworfen wurde sie von dem katalanischen Künstler Jaume Plensa und von Krueck and Sexton Architects ausgeführt. Sie wurde im Juli 2004 eröffnet. Der Brunnen besteht aus einem reflektierenden Pool aus schwarzen Granit, der zwischen einem Paar von Glasbausteintürmen platziert ist. Die Türme sind 15,2 Meter hoch und verwenden Leuchtdioden, um digitale Videos von Gesichtern von innen nach außen projiziert zu zeigen. Aus den Mündern der projizierten Gesichter wird in regelmäßigen Abständen nach Art antiker Wasserspeier Wasser gespieen. Der Brunnen ist ein öffentlicher Spielplatz und erlaubt es Kindern und Erwachsenen, im Brunnen zu plantschen und sich vom Wasserspeier bespritzen zu lassen.Gestaltung und AufbauDer Aufbau und die Gestaltung des Brunnen kostete 17 Millionen USD. Sofern es das Wetter erlaubt, ist das Wasserspiel von Mai bis Oktober in Betrieb. Der Brunnen wurde von Nutzern und Kritikern für seine künstlerische Gestaltung und seine Entertainment-Funktionen gelobt. Die Verwendung des Wassers ist einzigartig unter den vielen Brunnen Chicago und fördert die physische Interaktion zwischen dem Betrachter und dem Kunstwerk.VideoclipsFür die Projektionen der Videoclips wurden etwa 1.000 Einwohner Chicagos aufgenommen. Etwa 75 ethnische, soziale und religiöse Organisationen wurden gebeten, Kandidaten für die Videoclips vorzuschlagen. Die Dreharbeiten begannen im Jahr 2001 auf dem Campus der School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Jedes Gesicht erscheint auf der Skulptur für insgesamt fünf Minuten. Ein 40-Sekunden-Abschnitt wird mit einem Drittel der normalen Geschwindigkeit vorwärts und rückwärts gespielt und läuft für insgesamt vier Minuten. Dann gibt es ein nachfolgendes Segment, wobei der Mund runzelt, das auf 15 Sekunden ausgedehnt wird. Schließlich folgt ein Abschnitt, bei dem aus dem offenen Mund Wasser gespritzt wird.

Le pavillon Jay Pritzker, aussi appelé pavillon Pritzker ou pavillon de musique Pritzker est un immense kiosque à musique situé au centre du Millennium Park, dans le secteur communautaire du Loop à Chicago, dans l'État de l'Illinois aux États-Unis. Il est situé au sud du théâtre Harris, à l'ouest de la passerelle BP, au nord de Lurie Garden, et à l'est de l'AT&T Plaza .Le pavillon, conçu par l'architecte Frank Gehry, a été construit entre juin 1999 et juillet 2004, et il a été officiellement inauguré le 16 juillet 2004. Il est baptisé en l'honneur de l'homme d'affaires et milliardaire Jay Pritzker dont la famille, originaire de Chicago, est connue pour posséder la chaîne d'hôtels de luxe Hyatt. La famille Pritzker fit don d'environ 15 millions de dollars pour financer le projet de construction de la structure, soit environ le quart du coût total des travaux.

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77 West Wacker Drive, previously the United Building, is an office building in the Loop, Chicago. Finished in 1992, the building rises to a height of 668 ft (204 m) with around 944000sqft of interior space. The building, with 51 floors, was designed by Ricardo Bofill. It was formerly known as the RR Donnelley Building when the RR Donnelley printing company was the primary tenant. RR Donnelley moved its corporate headquarters to a different location in May 2005, and in 2007 the building became the corporate headquarters of United Airlines. The deal included naming rights to the building.This was the world headquarters of Chicago-based United Airlines and its parent company, United Continental Holdings. It also served as the headquarters for United Continental subsidiary Continental Airlines until its certificate was merged with United on November 30, 2011. (In 2012, United moved its headquarters to the Willis Tower, where the company occupies around 20 floors.)Archer Daniels Midland moved its headquarters to the building in August 2014 from Decatur, Illinois.The building has a newsletter called "FOCUS", published by Prime Group Realty Trust.HistoryBy 1990, Keck, Mahin & Cate, a then-prominent Chicago-based law firm, considered moving out of its space in the Sears Tower and moving into a potential new development, which would become 77 West Wacker Drive. Brokers who were familiar with the lease negotiations stated that Sears was trying to keep Keck, Mahin & Cate in the building. Keck, Mahin & Cate decided to move into 77 West Wacker, and the Prime Group, developer of 77 West Wacker, finalized the development of the facility. In 1991, RR Donnelley leased 215000sqft on floors 9 through 19 for its world headquarters, and Kemper Securities leased 150000sqft.

Maggie Daley Park ice skating ribbon is a seasonal public ice skating surface in the Maggie Daley Park section of Grant Park in the Loop community area of Chicago, which is bounded by Columbus Drive, Randolph Street, Monroe Street and Lake Shore Drive. The ice skating ribbon opened on December 13, 2014, along with the park. The rink extends for 1/4mi mile and has a capacity of 700 skaters. In the summer, the rink will serve as a walking path. The rink features changes in elevation, which give it an incline and decline.On November 20, 2014, the city announced that the ice skating ribbon would open on an undetermined date in December with free admission and $12 skate rentals, which was the same price structure as was being used at McCormick Tribune Plaza & Ice Rink at the time, although other outdoor public skating rinks in the Chicago Park District charged a $3 admission for adults but had lower rental fees. Lockers are also available for rental for a nominal fee at the skating ribbon. Among the numerous rules for the skating ribbon is a ban on the use of smartphones while skating. In the first month, 28,000 skate rentals generated over $300,000 for the city.The rink is closed for one-hour periods during which the ice is resurfaced by a zamboni machine. Because of the inconvenience of frequent lengthy closure periods, the Park announces the skating schedule and resurfacing schedule daily via a dedicated Maggie Daley Park Zamboni Twitter account, @MDPZamboni, that was created on December 29.

The Museum of Broadcast Communications is an American museum, the stated mission of which is "to collect, preserve, and present historic and contemporary radio and television content as well as educate, inform and entertain through our archives, public programs, screenings, exhibits, publications and online access to our resources." It is located in Chicago, Illinois.The museum's locations (1987–present)The Museum of Broadcast Communications first opened in June 1987 in the River City condominium complex, located at 800 S. Wells St. It remained there until June 1992, when it moved to the Chicago Cultural Center. The MBC then left the Cultural Center in December 2003, with plans to open in a new building of its own at 360 N. State St. in 2005. Subsequently, construction of the new MBC experienced various delays and setbacks, with construction stopping in 2006 and the half-completed building slated to be sold in December 2008, which MBC founder and president Bruce DuMont blamed on a lack of $6 million in state funding that had reportedly been promised to the museum three years earlier.On November 7, 2009, DuMont announced that funding for the museum from the state of Illinois had finally been obtained and that construction would begin once again. Seven months later, Governor Pat Quinn stated that Illinois would give the MBC a capital grant of $6 million to help complete its construction. (In December 2009 the MBC held a construction fundraiser in Oak Park, Illinois, where DuMont was living at the time. The event's headliner was Bill Jackson, the creator and host of the children's program The BJ and Dirty Dragon Show, which aired on Chicago TV from 1968 to '74, originally as Cartoon Town.)

The Wrigley Building is a skyscraper located directly across Michigan Avenue from the Tribune Tower on the Magnificent Mile. It was built to house the corporate headquarters of the Wrigley Company.HistoryWhen ground was broken for the Wrigley Building in 1920, there were no major office buildings north of the Chicago River and the Michigan Avenue Bridge, which spans the river just south of the building, was still under construction. The land was selected by chewing gum magnate William Wrigley Jr. for the headquarters of his company. The building was designed by the architectural firm of Graham, Anderson, Probst & White using the shape of the Giralda tower of Seville's Cathedral combined with French Renaissance details. The 425ft south tower was completed in April 1921 and the north tower in May 1924. Walkways between the towers were added at the ground level and the third floor. In 1931, another walkway was added at the fourteenth floor to connect to offices of a bank in accordance with a Chicago statute concerning bank branch offices. The two towers, not including the levels below Michigan Avenue, have a combined area of 453433sqft.The two towers are of differing heights, with the south tower rising to 30 stories and the north tower to 21 stories. On the south tower is a clock with faces pointing in all directions. Each face is 19ft in diameter. The building is clad in glazed terra-cotta, which provides its gleaming white façade. On occasion, the entire building is hand washed to preserve the terra cotta. At night, the building is brightly lit with floodlights.

Swissôtel Chicago is a luxury hotel in downtown Chicago, Illinois. Its location provides access to several of Chicago's well-known features, including the Loop business district, the Magnificent Mile upscale retail district, and the confluence of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan.RiverwalkThe hotel is adjacent to the Chicago Riverwalk, construction of which began in 2011, and is slated for completion in 2016. By the time it is finished, it will span nine city blocks. The Chicago Riverwalk contains seating areas, restaurants, shops, residential buildings, landscaping and water features, and offers activities such as boat and kayak rentals.ArchitectureSwissôtel Chicago was designed by renowned Chicago architect, Harry Weese, who is perhaps best known as the designer and architect of the Metro system in Washington, D.C., and of the Time-Life Building in Chicago.The hotel is triangle-shaped, glass, and stands 45 floors, and 457.01ft tall, but 12 of them (Floors 32-43) are in rush hours (it means that in regular times it will be as high as floor 31), offering views of the city, the Chicago River, or Lake Michigan, depending on the side of the hotel.

The Buckingham, formerly known as Buckingham Plaza, is a 44-story all-residential condominium designed by Fujikawa Johnson & Associates. Located on East Randolph Street in Chicago, Illinois, the building sits between the new 340 on the Park building to its west and the older Outer Drive East building to its east. Two parks, Millennium Park and Lakeshore East Park, are immediately located to The Buckingham's south and north faces respectively. It is one of the few buildings that predates the new surrounding Lakeshore East development in the New Eastside neighborhood.There are 7 rooms located on every residential floor of the building for a total of 306 units total. An indoor pool, sauna, laundry room, fitness center and open roof deck are located on the top floor. The Buckingham has 3 high-speed elevators that run the length of the building plus one elevator that runs from the first floor to each floor of the 4-story underground parking garage.Position in Chicago's skylineThe Buckingham is east of 340 on the Park. It appears (unlabelled) in front of Park Tower (Chicago) in the diagram below.

The Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable Homesite is the location where, in the 1780s, Jean Baptiste Point du Sable located his home and trading post. This home is generally considered to be the first permanent, non Native, residence in Chicago, Illinois. The site of Point du Sable's home is now partially occupied by and commemorated in Pioneer Court at 401 N. Michigan Avenue in the Near North Side community area of Chicago, Illinois.Following Point du Sable's departure from Chicago in 1800, the home became the property of John Kinzie. In 1834 the land owned by Kinzie was platted and sold. The "Kinzie addition" to Chicago, which is assumed to be coterminous with Point du Sable's estate extended from the banks of the Chicago River north to Chicago Avenue, and from State Street east to Lake Michigan.This location was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and listed as a National Historic Landmark on May 11, 1976.

Randolph Tower, formerly known as the Steuben Club Building, is a historic Gothic Revival skyscraper in Downtown Chicago. The building was constructed in 1929 and designed by architect Karl M. Vitzthum, who designed another Chicago landmark, the historic One North LaSalle Building.Randolph Tower was built for the Steuben Club of Chicago to promote German-American heritage. After the first World War, American citizens of German descent sought to clubs to serve as a testimonial of their loyalty to the ideals of American citizenship. The first 25 floors were built for retail and offices and the club was located at the top floors. Several of the tenants were also club members.Randolph Tower is recognizable for its terra-cotta clad exterior and was depicted in the 2009 film Public Enemies as a hangout for the main character, John Dillinger, who dated one of the coat-check girls. The city of Chicago designated the structure a landmark on July 26, 2006. On May 22, 2007, the building was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places listings in Central Chicago. Randolph Tower was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 22, 2007. In 2011, the building began receiving an exterior renovation and remolding of the interior by Randolph Tower Development Company where it is now used as an apartment building with 312 apartments. The renovation was completed in 2012.

Flamingo, created by noted American artist Alexander Calder, is a 53ft tall stabile located in the Federal Plaza in front of the Kluczynski Federal Building in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It was commissioned by the United States General Services Administration and was unveiled in 1974, although Calder's signature on the sculpture indicates it was constructed in 1973.AttributesFlamingo weighs 50 tons, is composed of steel, and is vermilion in color. Calder gave the stabile its color, which has come to be called "Calder red", to offset it from the black and steel surroundings of nearby office buildings, including the Ludwig Mies van der Rohe-designed Kluczynski Federal Building. The stabile is an art form which Calder pioneered. It is an abstract structure that is completely stationary, as opposed to a mobile, which can move with air currents. In 2012, the sculpture was repainted using the historic "Calder Red" color.Commissioning and unveilingCalder was commissioned to design the sculpture because of his well-established international reputation; the space, surrounded by rectangular modern buildings, necessitated the kind of arching forms and dynamic surfaces that a large-scale Calder stabile could provide. Flamingo was the first work of art commissioned by the General Services Administration under the federal Percent for Art program, which allocates a percentage of a project's budget to public art. Calder unveiled the model for Flamingo on April 23, 1973 at the Art Institute of Chicago; the sculpture was presented to the public for the first time on October 25, 1974, at the same time that Calder's Universe mobile was unveiled at what was then known as the Sears Tower (now the Willis Tower). The day was proclaimed "Alexander Calder Day" and featured a circus parade.

The Tribune Tower is a neo-Gothic structure located at 435 North Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It is the home of the Chicago Tribune, Tribune Media, and tronc, Inc., formerly known as Tribune Publishing. WGN Radio (720 kHz) broadcasts from the building, while the ground level houses the large restaurant Howells & Hood (named for the building's architects), whose patio overlooks nearby Pioneer Court and Michigan Avenue. CNN's Chicago bureau is located in the building. It is listed as a Chicago Landmark and is a contributing property to the Michigan–Wacker Historic District. The original Tribune Tower was built in 1868, but was destroyed in the Great Chicago Fire in 1871.Design competitionIn 1922 the Chicago Tribune hosted an international interior and exterior design competition for its new headquarters to mark its 75th anniversary, and offered $100,000 in prize money with a $50,000 1st prize for "the most beautiful and distinctive office building in the world". The competition worked brilliantly for months as a publicity stunt, and the resulting entries still reveal a unique turning point in American architectural history. More than 260 entries were received.