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35 East Wacker
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Former names Pure Oil Building
North American Life Building
Jewelers Building
General information
Type Commercial offices
Location 35 E. Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois
Coordinates 41°53′11″N 87°37′36″W / 41.8865°N 87.6268°W / 41.8865; -87.6268
Construction started 1925
Completed 1927
Height
Roof 159.41 m (523.0 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 40
Design and construction
Architect Joachim G. Giaver
Frederick P. Dinkelberg
Main contractor Starrett-Dilks Company
North American Life Insurance Building
U.S. Historic district
Contributing property
Architectural style Neoclassical
Part of Michigan–Wacker Historic District (ID78001124)
Designated CP 1978

35 East Wacker, also known as the Jewelers' Building, is a 40-story 159 m (522 ft) historic building in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is located at the intersections of Wabash Avenue, and facing the Chicago River. It was built from 1925 to 1927. It was co-designed by Joachim G. Giaver and Frederick P. Dinkelberg.

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