321 North Clark facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 321 North Clark at Riverfront Plaza |
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Commercial offices |
| Architectural style | modernism |
| Location | 321 North Clark Street Chicago, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 41°53′17″N 87°37′50″W / 41.888056°N 87.630556°W |
| Construction started | 1983 |
| Completed | 1987 |
| Owner | Hines Interests Limited Partnership |
| Management | Hines Interests Limited Partnership |
| Height | |
| Roof | 155.45 m (510.0 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 35 |
| Floor area | 83,000 m2 (890,000 sq ft) |
| Lifts/elevators | 39 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Skidmore, Owings & Merrill |
| Developer | Hines Interests Limited Partnership BCE Development Properties |
| Structural engineer | Skidmore, Owings & Merrill |
| Main contractor | PCL Construction Management Inc. |
321 North Clark at Riverfront Plaza is a very tall building, known as a skyscraper, located in Chicago, Illinois. It stands 35 stories high and reaches about 155 meters (or 510 feet) into the sky. This impressive building was constructed between 1983 and 1987.
The building was designed by a famous architecture firm called Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. It was part of a bigger project called Riverfront Plaza, built right next to the Chicago River.
About 321 North Clark
Building History
321 North Clark officially opened its doors in April 1987. It was quickly recognized as an important new building. The Chicago Sun-Times newspaper even named it "city development of the year."
When it first opened, the building had a different name: Quaker Tower. This was because a company called the Quaker Oats Company was its main tenant. They had their headquarters there. However, Quaker Oats moved to a new location in 2002.
Who Owns and Uses the Building Today?
Today, 321 North Clark is owned by a company called Hines Interests Limited Partnership. Many different businesses and organizations have offices inside. One of the most well-known tenants is the American Bar Association, which is a large group for lawyers in the United States.
This building is a great example of modern architecture. It helps make up the famous skyline of Chicago.
See also
In Spanish: 321 North Clark para niños
