John Hancock Center, Chicago Photos |
John Hancock Center (1969) (100 floors) (875 North Michigan Avenue) by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. The building tapers & external X-bracing provides more floor space by eliminating internal supports. |
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| See also: Michigan Avenue North of Chicago River - Magnificent Mile |
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| External X bracing of John Hancock Center. | John Hancock Center (1969) (100 floors) (875 North Michigan Av.). Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. | John Hancock Center from Sears Skydeck. | Facade of John Hancock Center. |
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| Sunken patio in front of John Hancock Center. | Fourth Presbyterian Church (1914) (126 East Chestnut St. at Michigan Av.). Style: Gothic revival. Architect: Ralph Adams Cram. | 900 North Michigan Avenue & John Hancock Center. |
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