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Encyclopedia > Sears Merchandise Building Tower
Sears Merchandise Building Tower
Information
Location Lawndale, Chicago, Illinois USA
Status Complete
Constructed 1905-1906
Roof 250 feet / 76 meters
Floor count 15
Companies
Architect George G. Nimmons - William K. Fellows

The Sears Merchandise Building Tower is a building that was used by Sears as a retail office building. North Lawndale (also known simply as Lawndale) is a community area located on the west side of Chicago, Illinois. ... Nickname: The Windy City, The Second City, Chi Town, The City of Big Shoulders The 312 Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in Chicagoland and Illinois Coordinates: Country United States State Illinois County Cook Incorporated March 4, 1837 Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area... Official language(s) English Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 0 sq mi (149,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ... Sears Holdings Corporation NASDAQ: SHLD is the third largest retailer in the United States, behind Wal-Mart and The Home Depot. ...


WLS radio formerly broadcasted from the 11th floor. An image of the building was used on the Sears catalogue during the early part of the 20th century. WLS is a pioneer Chicago radio station. ...


See also

Sears Tower The Sears Tower is a skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois, and the tallest building in the USA, to its measurement on the roof, by the antenna/spine the World Trade Center passed it by 1. ...


External links

  • Original Sears Tower Official Web Site
  • Sears Merchandise Building Tower at Emporis


 

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