NBC Tower, Television studios and skyscraper in Near North Side, Chicago, US
The NBC Tower reaches a height of 191 meters with 37 floors of limestone piers, tinted glass, and granite spandrels in postmodern architectural design.
The building opened in October 1989 as the headquarters for NBC Chicago operations, with WMAQ-TV broadcasting its first newscast from this location.
The structure houses multiple television and radio production facilities, including studios for WMAQ-TV, WSNS-TV, WKQX, and previously The Jenny Jones Show.
The building contains 850,000 square feet of office space, three floors of underground parking, and a four-story broadcasting facility with production studios.
Several diplomatic missions maintain their consulates within the building, including representatives from India, South Korea, Lithuania, and Turkiye.
Location: Chicago
Inception: 1989
Architects: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Official opening: 1989
Architectural style: postmodern architecture
Floors above the ground: 37
Height: 160 m
Address: 454 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL, United States
Website: https://nbc-tower.com
GPS coordinates: 41.88989,-87.62108
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:51
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