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When the tower was built in 1973, the major tenant was Sears (Sears Roebuck & Co.) and the company's naming rights were granted for 30 years. However, the name remained unchanged after the expiration in 2003.
When Willis Group Holdings (London) took occupancy in the tower in 2009, the company purchased the naming rights effective July 16, 2009.
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What is the new name of the sears towers?
Willis Tower. The new tenent London-based Willis Group Holdings reached an agreement with the buildings owners and the name of the tower is being changed from Sears tower to Willis Tower.
When did Sears stop using and Roebuck in its name?
In 1981 they changed the company name to Sears Merchandising Group
What is the willis towers new name?
Willis Tower is the new name for the building formerly known as the Sears Tower.
Why are the Petronas Towers taller than the Sears Tower?
Antenna 451.9m. Towers 378.6m. They were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004.
Is the Sears Tower taller than twin towers?
no because the twin towers are 1,776 feet and the sears tower is 1,730 feet 527m
When was the Sears Tower name changed?
It was renamed the Willis Tower on 16 July 2009.
What are the sears towers address?
245 Louis Ave.
Is the Petronas Twin Towers taller than the Sears Tower?
No, the Sears Tower (willis tower) is around 250 feet taller than the Petronas Towers to the pinnacle.
When is Sears Tower being renamed?
The Sears name rights expired in 2003 but the Insurance broker Willis from London leased a major portion of the tower asking in exchange the rights of the name. So as in TODAY July 16th 2009 The Tower's name will be Willis Tower
Why was the name of the Sears Tower changed to the Willis Tower?
Because the naming rights had expired.
What is the height of Chicago's sears towers in inches?
500,000 inches
The Sears Towers are the largest in the world?
False, it ranks fifth in the world.
