181 West Madison
If you’ve never heard of or seen this building, you aren’t alone. And it really is a shame because 181 West Madison is 50 stories of great design and architecture (kitty-corner from Madison Plaza). Completed in 1990, the structure stands 680 feet (207 m) tall, making it one of the top 20 tallest buildings in Chicago. Viewers’ eyes are drawn higher and higher, and the finials are coated with shining nickel. The “crown” and corners are illuminated white during the evening hours, but other colors have been featured depending on the holiday. Perhaps most stunning of all, the building was completed four months early and 5% under budget! That’s definitely not something Chicago experiences often.
Photo credit: (c/o Flickr) polomex, fidothe
181 W Madison St
Public trans: Bus # 11, 14, 20, X20, 56, 60, 124, 127, 134, 135, 136, 156, 157
Brown/Purple/Pink/Orange Line train (Washington)
http://www.181madison.com/
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