Tribune Tower

Tribune Tower, Chicago (Historic sites) — Fig. 01Tribune Tower© Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0

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About Tribune Tower

The neo-Gothic Tribune Tower in Chicago, built in 1925, stands right on the Chicago River and marks the beginning of the Magnificent Mile. The 141-meter-tall, 36-story building was designed by Raymond Hood and John Mead Howell, inspired by Rouen Cathedral and the Woolworth Building. One special attraction for visitors is the ground-floor facade, which has stones embedded in it from famous landmarks such as the Great Wall of China, Cologne Cathedral, and the Berlin Wall. These labeled stones protrude from the wall and can be viewed by passersby. Inside, a NASA moon rock is also on display. Today, the tower houses the Chicago Tribune and CNN, among others.

Based on the article “Tribune Tower” from the German Wikipedia, summarized and rephrased by a language modelLicense CC BY-SA 4.0

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Address: 435 N Michigan Ave
60611 Chicago, USA
District: Near North Side
Phone: +13122223994
Website: www.tribunetowerevents.com
Email: bhenderson@corporateconcierge.com
Coordinates: 41.89025° N · -87.62364° E
Data quality: confidence 0.95
Identifier: ID 362bcdde-ccc…

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What is the Tribune Tower in Chicago?

The Tribune Tower is a Neo-Gothic skyscraper in Chicago, built in 1925. The 141-meter (463-foot) building with 36 floors was designed by architects Raymond Hood and John Mead Howell, who drew inspiration from Rouen Cathedral and the Woolworth Building. Today, the Tribune Tower is home to the Chicago Tribune and CNN, among others.

Which stones are embedded in the facade of the Tribune Tower?

Stones from famous buildings around the world are embedded in the ground-floor facade of the Tribune Tower in Chicago. They include pieces of the Great Wall of China, Cologne Cathedral, and the Berlin Wall. The labeled stones protrude from the wall and are visible from the street as you walk by. Inside the building, a NASA moon rock is also on display.

Where is the Tribune Tower in Chicago?

The Tribune Tower stands at 435 N Michigan Ave in the Near North Side neighborhood of Chicago. The building sits right on the Chicago River and marks the start of the Magnificent Mile. If you need a break nearby, travelguide195 lists around 239 restaurants within 500 meters (about 1,640 feet).

What can you see around the Tribune Tower?

Around the Tribune Tower in Chicago, you'll find several museums and monuments within a few minutes' walk. travelguide195 lists the Museum of Ice Cream about 34 meters (112 feet) away, the Jack Brickhouse Memorial about 95 meters (312 feet) away, and the Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable Statue about 105 meters (344 feet) away.

Are there tours that include the Tribune Tower?

Yes, the Tribune Tower in Chicago is part of the travelguide195 tour "Chicago in a Day: Classics Between the Magnificent Mile and the Loop." The tour connects the tower at the start of the Magnificent Mile with other well-known sights in the city.

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Travel tip from Wikivoyagewritten by travelers
462 ft. The Chicago Tribune's home was built in 1925 following an international design competition. The neo-Gothic winner remains one of Chicago's most distinguished landmarks. The building's walls contain rocks from many famous world landmarks, including: the Taj Mahal, the Parthenon, the Great Pyramid, the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, the Great Wall of China, the Berlin Wall, and from the New York World Trade Center, demolished in 2001. The Tribune Tower even managed to get its hands on a moon rock, but so far NASA hasn't allowed it to add the rock to the wall.
Source: Wikivoyage, „Chicago skyline guide“ · authors per page history · CC BY-SA 4.0
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