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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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