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Accenture Tower
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500 West Madison
Former names Northwestern Atrium Center, Citigroup Center
General information
Type Commercial
Location 500 West Madison, Chicago, Illinois
Coordinates 41°52′55″N 87°38′26″W / 41.882005°N 87.64049°W / 41.882005; -87.64049
Construction started 1984
Completed 1987
Height
Roof 180 m (590 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 42
Floor area 157,934 sq ft (14,672.5 m2)
Design and construction
Architect Murphy/Jahn

The Accenture Tower is a very tall building in Chicago, Illinois. It stands 42 stories high, reaching 588 feet (180 meters) into the sky. This impressive skyscraper is located at 500 West Madison Street.

About the Accenture Tower

What is the Accenture Tower?

The Accenture Tower is a large building used for businesses and offices. It also has shops inside. It is a key part of the city's skyline.

Design and Construction

The building was designed by a famous architecture firm called Murphy/Jahn. They created it in a style known as "late modernist." Construction of the tower happened between 1984 and 1987.

The tower was built on a special type of land right called "air rights." This means they built above an existing area. In this case, it was above the old 1911 North Western Station. The building is directly connected to the train platforms of the Ogilvie Transportation Center. This makes it easy for people to get to work.

How the Tower Got Its Name

The Accenture Tower has had a few different names over the years. When it was first built, it was called the Northwestern Atrium Center. Later, it was known as the Citigroup Center.

On July 10, 2019, the building got its current name, Accenture Tower. This happened after a company called Accenture PLC made a big commitment to the building.

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