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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:towers
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gptkbp:architect
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gptkb:Bruce_Graham
gptkb:Gensler
gptkb:Skidmore,_Owings_&_Merrill
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gptkbp:architectural_style
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gptkb:Modernism
gptkb:Modernist
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gptkbp:architecture
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gptkb:Skidmore,_Owings_&_Merrill
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gptkbp:area
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4.5 acres
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gptkbp:art_installations
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yes
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gptkbp:building_height_rank
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currently 2nd tallest in Chicago
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gptkbp:building_type
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gptkb:office
Commercial
commercial
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gptkbp:card_number
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gptkb:Skydeck_Chicago
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gptkbp:certification
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LEED Silver
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gptkbp:city
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gptkb:Chicago
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gptkbp:communication
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broadcasting antennas
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gptkbp:community_events
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yes
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gptkbp:completed
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gptkb:1973
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gptkbp:constructed_in
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gptkb:Willis_Tower_Management_LLC
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gptkbp:construction_cost
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$150 million
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gptkbp:construction_material
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gptkb:steel
Concrete and glass
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gptkbp:construction_method
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modular construction
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gptkbp:construction_started
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gptkb:1970
gptkb:1973
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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Featured in films and media
symbol of Chicago
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gptkbp:cultural_references
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featured in movies and TV shows
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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iconic skyline
iconic building
iconic skyline of Chicago
Iconic Chicago skyline
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gptkbp:cultural_symbol
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yes
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gptkbp:design_feature
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setback design
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gptkbp:design_influence
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Influenced modern skyscraper design.
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gptkbp:elevation
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442 meters
1,729 feet above sea level
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gptkbp:environmental_initiatives
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gptkb:LEED_certification
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gptkbp:exhibition_space
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yes
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gptkbp:famous_event
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gptkb:New_Year's_Eve_celebrations
New Year's Eve fireworks
New Year's Eve fireworks viewing
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gptkbp:famous_for
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its height
being one of the tallest buildings in the world
Skydeck views
Skydeck glass boxes
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gptkbp:famous_landmark
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yes
tallest building in the world at completion
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gptkbp:famous_photo_spot
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gptkb:Skydeck_Chicago
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gptkbp:featured_in
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numerous films and TV shows
films and TV shows
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gptkbp:film_appearance
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multiple films
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gptkbp:fire_department
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advanced systems
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gptkbp:floors
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gptkb:110
103
104
double-decker elevators
4.5 million square feet
1,600 feet per minute
20.5 feet per second
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gptkbp:fuel_economy
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high efficiency systems
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gptkbp:function
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gptkb:office
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gptkbp:grid_position
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41.8789° N, 87.6359° W
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gptkbp:has_parking
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1,500
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gptkbp:has_public_transport
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public transit nearby
multiple CTA lines
Multiple CTA lines
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gptkbp:height
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1,450 feet
1973-1998
13.18 feet per floor
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gptkbp:height_to_floor_ratio
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13.18 feet
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Willis Tower
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gptkbp:landmark
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gptkb:Chicago_Landmark
gptkb:Yes
gptkb:historical_landmark
yes
Chicago skyline
designated landmark
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gptkbp:lighting
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LED lights
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Chicago
gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
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gptkbp:material
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gptkb:steel
gptkb:Steel
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:Sears_Tower
gptkb:Willis_Tower
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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glass and steel facade
glass balcony
glass balconies
Glass balcony
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gptkbp:notable_visitor
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gptkb:President_Barack_Obama
gptkb:celebrities
many celebrities
Many celebrities
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gptkbp:office
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multiple companies
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gptkbp:owner
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gptkb:Willis_Group_Holdings
gptkb:Sears,_Roebuck_and_Company
gptkb:Blackstone_Group
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gptkbp:previous_name
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gptkb:Sears_Tower
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gptkbp:primary_use
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Office space
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gptkbp:public_access
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gptkb:Yes
yes
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gptkbp:rank
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2nd tallest in the US
Second tallest building in the US
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gptkbp:renamed
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gptkb:2009
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gptkbp:renovation
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gptkb:local_economy
gptkb:2009
gptkb:2014
gptkb:2019
gptkb:historical_preservation
gptkb:media_coverage
5 years
community engagement
$500 million
local businesses
design awards
public spaces
modernization
modern amenities
open floor plans
energy efficiency improvements
private investment
increased foot traffic
enhanced accessibility
tenant surveys
smart building systems
increased occupancy
community open houses
modern urban design
branding campaign
new lobby design
tenant experience
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gptkbp:roof_type
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yes
1,729 feet
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gptkbp:safety_features
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fire safety systems
Advanced fire safety systems
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gptkbp:security_features
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24/7 security
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gptkbp:signage
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Illuminated sign on top
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gptkbp:significant_event
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renaming ceremony
renaming in 2009
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gptkbp:structure
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tube structure
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gptkbp:style
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Postmodern architecture
modern architecture
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gptkbp:surrounding_area
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gptkb:The_Loop
Loop neighborhood
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gptkbp:sustainability
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gptkb:LEED_certification
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gptkbp:sustainability_features
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gptkb:LEED_certification
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gptkbp:tourist_attraction
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gptkb:Yes
yes
Skydeck
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gptkbp:uses
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gptkb:office
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gptkbp:viewing_platform
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gptkb:360_Chicago
gptkb:Yes
yes
Skydeck
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gptkbp:viewpoint
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gptkb:Lake_Michigan
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gptkbp:visitors
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360-degree views
Skydeck experience
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gptkbp:visitors_per_year
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1.7 million
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gptkbp:water_resistance
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high
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gptkbp:website
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willistower.com
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:1893_Chicago_Fire
gptkb:towers
gptkb:Chicago
gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois,_USA
gptkb:Illinois
gptkb:City_of_Chicago
gptkb:SOM
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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