Google in Talks To Buy Chicago’s Thompson Center

[DCReid]

Google is negotiating to buy the spaceship-like James R. Thompson Center in Chicago in a deal that could provide a much-needed boost to the city’s Loop business district.

The Mountain View, California-based tech giant is seeking to buy the Helmut Jahn-designed building at 100 W. Randolph St., where it plans to expand its Chicago offices into a large portion of the 17-story building’s soon-to-be-renovated office space, according to people familiar with the deal.

It’s the latest twist for a 37-year-old building that faced the wrecking ball until Chicago developer Prime Group emerged last year with a plan to buy it from the state for $70 million...

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[BnaBreaker]

I wasn't aware that The Loop was in 'much need' of a boost... but hey, that's interesting news! The Thompson Center is somewhat of a forgotten icon, so I'm glad it's getting some attention.

[James Bond Agent 007]

That building almost looks like it would be a Google building.

[Gantz]

Originally Posted by BnaBreaker

I wasn't aware that The Loop was in 'much need' of a boost... but hey, that's interesting news! The Thompson Center is somewhat of a forgotten icon, so I'm glad it's getting some attention.

Well, Chicago had a few fairly high profile companies pull out. The most recent one is Citadel, with Ken Griffin, the richest person in the state of IL, moving headquarters to Miami.

[Busy Bee]

This conversation is already going in the Thompson Center thread. We don;t need another one.

[dimondpark]

Originally Posted by James Bond Agent 007

That building almost looks like it would be a Google building.

My thoughts exactly! This is good news

[Tom In Chicago]

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