View From the 99th Floor ~ Northeast by bmac62
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Chicago's tallest buildings, minus the Sears Tower, are seen in this photo of the area to my northeast [between my previous two photos to the North and to the East].
The two tallest buildings seen here are the Trump International Hotel and Tower (right) and the John Hancock Center (left). The Trump Hotel and Tower was just completed in 2009 and at 1,362 ft (415 m), is the second tallest in the city and in the Western hemisphere. By way of comparison, the Sears Tower is 1,451 ft (442 m) in height.
For those of you who know Donald Trump by reputation...can you believe he settled for building the second tallest building in the city?
If you would like to know more about Chicago's tall buildings, here is an excellent, illustrated listing: List of Tallest Buildings in Chicago
Hope you aren't getting tired of these scenes from the top...I've got another 3 or 4 worthy scenes.
Thanks for stopping by and all your continued support for sites from our grand tour:-)
Bill:)
Previous View from the 99th Floor shots: ZOOM for the majesty of it all:)
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East
Comments (40)
npauling
You got a wonderful all round view from this great vantage point. The buildings look lovely and clear in this capture.
LovelyPoetess
Excellent shot! I'm going to have to look at the rest of them now. : )
3dvice
Always nice to see Lake Michigan and the skyline of Chicago :-) Most beautiful city and capture! When I've been there, maybe on the same spot like you, the Trump Tower haven't been there yet. So thanks for the update!
debbielove
Even better... Love this view. Sun really makes the picture. Rob.
anahata.c
I have to go & I will catch up with the rest of your offerings, but I had to comment on this for obvious reasons: Another of your beautiful panoramic shots of Downtown & nearby Chicago, with the lake just sitting their silently. (Well it's not so silent some days...its storms have eaten up foundations of high rises, further north.) I walk & work in this area everyday; and if you want to see my apt, its in the line of apts far left, just before the apts give way to a tiny patch of land before the water takes over. (That patch of land is Lincoln Park, btw.) I can see much of this from my window too, and at sunrise it's spectacular & the lake reminds us that it's been here a lot longer than these highrises, and could—if it wanted—eat up the whole place. Another beautiful shot from the 99th floor, and I'll be back by the weekend to catch up with the rest. Such fine work from this trip, Bill. (But you're whole gallery is fine work...)
CavalierLady
A gorgeous view of the Windy City! Great shot, Bill!
nikolais
most imposing view.skyscrapers may look great sometimes. very good capture, Bill!
mermaid
wow a fabulous skyline shot, Bill, 99th floor eh?...oh oh the way up...smile
Buffalo1
Yup. It's my kind of town in your 360* tour!
junge1
Beautiful view Bill. As to Donald Trump, maybe he is getting old! Or maybe he is making adjustments for the economy, who knows? In any case, nice view!