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The Montgomery (Chicago)

Coordinates: 41°53′45″N 87°38′32″W / 41.89587°N 87.64231°W / 41.89587; -87.64231
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The Montgomery
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Former namesMontgomery Ward Headquarters
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeResidential
Architectural styleModern
Address500 West Superior Street
Town or cityChicago, Illinois
CountryUSA
Coordinates41°53′45″N 87°38′32″W / 41.89587°N 87.64231°W / 41.89587; -87.64231
Completed1972
Renovated2005–2006
Height403.67 ft (123.04 m)
Technical details
Structural systemCurtain wall
Floor count28
Lifts/elevators6 plus one wheelchair lift
Design and construction
Architect(s)Minoru Yamasaki
Website
themontgomery.net (condo association)
References
The Montgomery, Emporis, archived from the original on February 20, 2013
View of the building and its surroundings in 1974

The Montgomery is a 404-foot (123 m) tall,[1] 26-story skyscraper in Near North Side, Chicago, Illinois. It was built in 1972 as part of the Montgomery Ward Company Complex to serve as a corporate headquarters.[2] The architect was Minoru Yamasaki who also designed the World Trade Center at the same time. In 2005–2006, it was converted to residential use.[2]

References

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  1. ^ The Montgomery, Emporis, archived from the original on February 20, 2013
  2. ^ a b Sharon Stangenes (April 2, 2005), Understated tower makes for fine homes, Chicago Tribune, retrieved 2011-12-29