Grade 3 Virtual Museum Project
2005
Central Elementary School, Wilmette, IL
 |
 |
 |
As
you can see, the John Hancock Center is one of the tallest
buildings in Chicago. Did you know that the John Hancock is
more popular then the Sears Tower? Well, you do now! |
This is what the Hancock looks like when it's on a diagonal. What will you think if you saw the John Hancock on a diagonal? I think it will look silly! | Look it's the John Hancock Center! This is what it looks like in the front. Did you know that the Hancock was finished in 1969? Well, now you know that as well! |
Research and photography by: Paige F.
| Address: | 875 North Michigan Avenue |
| A brief history of this landmark: | The John Hancock Center was built by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill in 1969. The building's plans were made in the 1960's. Ownership of the development changed hands during construction, which was finally completed in May 1968 at a cost of $100 million. |
| The importance of this landmark to Chicago is: | The John Hancock Center has both big and small office tenants. The John Hancock Center offers tenants first-class activities including on-site business services, parking, dining, and retail. |
| I think people should visit this landmark because: | It's the second tallest building in Chicago. Also people from all over pay money to view the beautiful architecture and skyline of Chicago from the Observatory. |
| Bibliography:: | Snulze, Fran and Harringtor, Kevin. Chicago's Famous Buildings. Chicago & Loudon. Sch. 1993. Bach,Ira J. Chicago on Foot. Rand McNally & Company.1977. John Hancock
Center.
http://www.johnhancockcenterchicago.com. |
Central
Elementary School | Museum
Lobby | Exhibit Entrance | last update:
6/15/05