NBC Tower facts for kids
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NBC Tower with peacock logo
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| General information | |
| Type | Office |
| Location | Chicago |
| Coordinates | 41°53′24″N 87°37′16″W / 41.889955°N 87.621106°W |
| Completed | 1989 |
| Owner | Metropolis Investment Holdings Inc. |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 37 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Skidmore, Owings & Merrill |
The NBC Tower is a tall office building located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It stands on the Near North Side of the city, close to the famous Magnificent Mile area. The building's main address is 454 North Columbus Drive.
This impressive 37-story building was finished in 1989. It reaches a height of 627 feet (191 meters). Since 1989, the Chicago offices and studios for NBC have been located here. This includes the local TV station WMAQ-TV. Another TV station, WSNS-TV, also has its home in the NBC Tower.
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About the NBC Tower
The NBC Tower is known for its unique design. It was created by the famous architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. The building's style is inspired by the Art Deco movement, which was popular in the 1920s and 1930s. This style often features geometric shapes and decorative elements.
What's Inside the NBC Tower?
The NBC Tower is mainly an office building. It houses many different businesses. The most famous tenants are the NBC television and radio operations in Chicago. This means that news programs, TV shows, and radio broadcasts for the Chicago area are often created right inside this building!
NBC Chicago Studios
The studios inside the NBC Tower are very busy places. They are where reporters, anchors, and production teams work every day. They create the news and entertainment that people watch and listen to across the region. It's a central hub for media in Chicago.
Images for kids
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Looking north at night
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Looking east
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Looking north
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Columbus Drive entrance
See also
In Spanish: NBC Tower para niños
