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Old Posted Oct 11, 2022, 7:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Zapatan View Post

I just fear that a pure office tower wouldn't top 900 or so feet. 1,100+ would be a better height for this parcel.
Yeah, a pure office tower most likely wouldn't, unless it has some egregious cheater spire or other such decorative rooftop adornment.

In the entire history of Chicago, there have only been two office towers built with occupiable height above 900', Sears and Aon, and they're both now nearing a half-century old.

I wouldn't bet on a third happening anytime soon. Not if the past is anything to go on....
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