Metropolitan Tower, The in Chicago, Illinois
Photograph © Wayne Lorentz/Artefaqs Corporation
Metropolitan Tower, The in Chicago, Illinois
Photograph © Wayne Lorentz/Artefaqs Corporation
Metropolitan Tower, The
Formerly:Britannica Center
Formerly:Continental National Insurance Company Building
Formerly:Straus Building
310 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, The Loop 60604 United StatesPrint this page   •   Share this page

Quick Facts
Notes
    » It is thought that the beacon at the top of this building was designed to look like a beehive, symbolizing industriousness (busy as a bee).
Look For
    » The four buffalo heads. One each on the north, south, east, and west facades.
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  Beautiful beehive lamp at the top as a light of biz in the Globe :)

Anna - Friday, April 25th, 2008 @ 8:11pm  

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