CHICAGO | Wolf Point - West Tower | 493 FT | 48 FLOORS - Page 107

Pilton · #**2121** Posted **May 20, 2015, 12:05 PM**

Business leaders sign letter to Mayor Emanuel and City Council to preserve Kinzie bike lanes.

http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/7...-kinzie-street

harryc · #**2122** Posted **May 20, 2015, 1:27 PM**

Notyrview · #**2123** Posted **May 20, 2015, 2:55 PM**

Oooo the glass looks so amazing

BVictor1 · #**2124** Posted **May 21, 2015, 12:22 AM**

I believe that they're framing up the floor of 43 currently, which means 5 more before topping out.

Zapatan · #**2125** Posted **May 21, 2015, 1:37 AM**

Maybe it's just the area but this has to be the tallest looking sub 500 foot building I've ever seen.

I can't imagine the impact the other tower(s) will have here.

BVictor1 · #**2126** Posted **May 22, 2015, 5:40 AM**

05/20/15

rlw777 · #**2127** Posted **May 22, 2015, 2:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by BVictor1

I believe that they're framing up the floor of 43 currently, which means 5 more before topping out.

I believe it's at 45 if you're looking at it from the west. That base has three floors.

spyguy · #**2128** Posted **May 23, 2015, 5:48 PM**

Kennedy family puts up the first of three new buildings at Wolf Point by Irina Hynes, on Flickr

Ryanrule · #**2129** Posted **May 24, 2015, 2:16 AM**

Domer2019 · #**2130** Posted **May 24, 2015, 4:06 AM**

/ thread

go home everyone

BVictor1 · #**2131** Posted **May 24, 2015, 5:23 AM**

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Originally Posted by Ryanrule

[url=https://flic.kr/p/tpC5VX]

I'd almost rather they keep the columns on the west side uncovered rather than a stainless steel cladding. There's something about the contrast of the rust color and the glass color that I truly enjoy.

wierdaaron · #**2132** Posted **May 24, 2015, 6:44 AM**

^Whats going on with that older building across the street? Looks like they might be changing the windows maybe.

BVictor1 · #**2133** Posted **May 24, 2015, 12:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by wierdaaron

^Whats going on with that older building across the street? Looks like they might be changing the windows maybe.

Structural/settling/maintenance issues.

Pilton · #**2134** Posted **May 24, 2015, 12:47 PM**

Great set of pictures. Follow the yellow brick road!

HomrQT · #**2135** Posted **May 24, 2015, 2:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by Ryanrule

Cool how the Sun Times windows reflect almost perfectly. It's almost as if the new building is see-through. Wait, is that a good thing? =p

Great photos.

F1 Tommy · #**2136** Posted **May 24, 2015, 4:09 PM**

Great set of photos!

goyk · #**2137** Posted **May 24, 2015, 6:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by wierdaaron

^Whats going on with that older building across the street? Looks like they might be changing the windows maybe.

Facade restoration project.. replacing bricks and rusted steel. Pretty large project.. and the building will likely be painted a new color by next year.
This week they covered the HVAC vents on the east side for dust. (I live in the building)

J_M_Tungsten · #**2138** Posted **May 24, 2015, 6:40 PM**

Wow this page is fantastic. Thanks for the tour Ryan!

When was that building built, goyk? I've notice some serious cracks in it. The new color selection should be interesting and could make quite the impact on the river tour. Have they narrowed down what color they might be leaning towards?

Izzi · #**2139** Posted **May 24, 2015, 7:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by J_M_Tungsten

Wow this page is fantastic. Thanks for the tour Ryan!

When was that building built, goyk? I've notice some serious cracks in it. The new color selection should be interesting and could make quite the impact on the river tour. Have they narrowed down what color they might be leaning towards?

1898

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fulto..._%28Chicago%29

BVictor1 · #**2140** Posted **May 25, 2015, 3:00 AM**

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Originally Posted by Izzi

1898

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fulto..._%28Chicago%29

1898 and an addition in 1908, that's the reason for the main vertical crack. That's where the 2 section (old/new) come together.