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While he did not build the structure (he died in l959), there is some evidence the idea was suggested under a different name (Illinois Building) by Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the few true skyscrapers in which he had a role. The original design for the Illinois Building would have topped off at 5,280 Feet! Tall dreams! The Sears tower is a quarter of this at most, but there are similarities. More info on the Sear Tower (from Wikipedia): Commissioned by Sears, Roebuck and Company, it was designed by chief architect Bruce Graham and structural engineer Fazlur Khan of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill. by Sears, Roebuck and Company, it was designed by chief architect Bruce Graham and structural engineer Fazlur Khan of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill. The general contractor was Diesel Construction (aka Morse-Diesel, Inc.) It was renamed the Willis Tower on July 16, 2009.
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∙ 14y agoNot just one person deigned the Sears Tower, a company called Skidmore, Owings and Merril designed the Sears Tower. Skidmore Owings & Merrill: Bruce Graham, design architect; Fazlur Khan, structural engineer. While he did not build the structure (he died in l959), there is some evidence the idea was suggested under a different name (Illinois Building) by Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the few true skyscrapers in which he had a role. The original design for the Illinois Building would have topped off at 5,280 Feet! Tall dreams! The Sears tower is a quarter of this at most, but there are similarities. More info on the Sear Tower (from Wikipedia): Commissioned by Sears, Roebuck and Company, it was designed by chief architect Bruce Graham and structural engineer Fazlur Khan of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill. by Sears, Roebuck and Company, it was designed by chief architect Bruce Graham and structural engineer Fazlur Khan of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill. The general contractor was Diesel Construction (aka Morse-Diesel, Inc.) It was renamed the Willis Tower on July 16, 2009.
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∙ 12y agoConstruction began in 1970 and was completed in 1973.
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∙ 14y agoThe tower was designed by the architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. The name of the building was officially changed to Willis Tower on 16 July, 2009.
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∙ 12y agoThe Sears Roebuck Company, hired a firm of architects and building contractors to build the tall building that had their name.
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∙ 13y ago"Sears Roebuck and Company" were the first owners of the Sears Tower.
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∙ 14y agoSkidmore Owings & Merrill
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What city was the Sears Tower built in?
The Sears Tower was built in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Why was the wallis tower in chicago built?
The Willis Tower, formerly the Sears Tower, was built by the Sears Roebuck Corporation as their corporate headquarters.
Why was the Sears Tower built?
To consolidate the various corporate offices of Sears.
Why was Chicago Sears Tower built?
To consolidate the office functions for Sears.
Why was Sears Tower built?
To consolidate the various corporate divisions of Sears.
Was the Sears Tower ever in competition with the Effel tower?
No. The Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) was built approx. 80 years after the Eiffel Tower, and the tallest building before the Sears Tower was the World Trade Center.
What state was the Sears Tower built in?
On Wacker Drive, Chicago Illinois. The Sears Tower was renamed the Willis Tower on July 16, 2009.
Why was the Sears Tower built in that shape?
To allow for future expansion.
Who built the Willis or Sears Tower?
Owings and Merrill Skidmore were the architects
Chicago Sears Tower was built in 1973 and it is the nation's tallest building what is the new name?
The Willis Tower.
Why was Willis Tower made?
It was built to house the combined corporate offices of Sears.
Why is Sears Tower in Illinois famous?
For a while, the Sears Tower was the tallest building in the world. Now it is called the Willis Tower and other buildings have been built that are larger. It is a great place to visit to see Chicago.
