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To consolidate the various corporate offices of Sears.

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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 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.


What year was the Sears Tower of Chicago built?

Construction began in 1970 and was completed in 1973.