Tribune Tower facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tribune Tower |
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The Gothic Revival Tribune Tower in Chicago
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| General information | |
| Type | Office |
| Location | 435 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, USA |
| Coordinates | 41°53′26″N 87°37′25″W / 41.890426°N 87.62367°W |
| Construction started | 1923 |
| Completed | 1925 |
| Height | |
| Top floor | 462 feet (141 m) |
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| Floor count | 36 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Howells & Hood—John Mead Howells and Raymond Hood |
| Designated: | February 1, 1989 |
The Tribune Tower is a famous building in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is located on North Michigan Avenue. This tall building is known for its beautiful Gothic Revival style. It looks like an old European castle or cathedral.
The Tribune Tower is 462 feet (141 meters) tall. It has 36 floors. It was built between 1923 and 1925. For many years, it was the home of the Chicago Tribune newspaper and the Tribune Company.
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What Makes Tribune Tower Special?
One of the most interesting things about the Tribune Tower is that it has pieces of famous places from all over the world! These pieces are built into the outside of the building. It's like a museum of world history on a skyscraper.
Pieces of History on the Tower
The architects, Howells & Hood, collected these stones and bricks. They wanted the building to connect to history. You can find pieces from many famous landmarks.
Landmarks You Can Find
- A piece of the original World Trade Center in New York City.
- A section of the Berlin Wall, which once divided East and West Berlin.
- A stone from Lincoln's Tomb in Springfield, Illinois.
- A piece of the Great Pyramid in Egypt.
- A stone from the Great Wall of China.
- A piece from The Alamo in Texas.
It's a fun challenge to try and find these different pieces when you visit the tower!
Building Design and Construction
The Tribune Tower was designed by architects John Mead Howells and Raymond Hood. They won a competition to design the building. Their design was chosen out of many entries. The competition was held by the Chicago Tribune newspaper.
How the Tower Was Built
Construction on the tower began in 1923. It took two years to complete. The building was finished in 1925. The Gothic style includes many decorative details. These details make the tower look very grand and old, even though it was built in the 1920s.
Images for kids
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Tribune Tower
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Cornerstone of the tower
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Tribune Tower along with Wrigley Building clock tower as seen from Trump International Hotel and Tower's restaurant, Sixteen
See also
In Spanish: Tribune Tower para niños
