311 South Wacker

From Towrs

This building is truly a night time landmark in Chicago, when the 2,000 flourescent tubes light up what people call a "water tower" or the "White Castle Building". At 65 Floors and 871 Feet, it's Chicago's 7th tallest building. The building was built in 1990 by Kohn Pedersen Fox. It is a "Skyline Standout". It took 2 years to build (1988-1990). This building makes a great contrast both during the day and at night next to the Willis Tower (Chicago).

• Geoffrey Baer says the building is lit by 2,000 flourescent tubes at night, creating a "visual aspect on the City".

As seen from Congress and Dearborn, 2008. Photograph © Wayne Lorentz. Courtesy of Chicago Architecture Info.

311 South Wacker as seen from the Sears Tower Skydeck, 2009. Photo By: Brent Kampert

311 South Wacker in Chicago from the Southwest Side. Photo By: Brent Kampert

311 South Wacker as seen from Franklin near Adams, 2005. Photo By: Brent Kampert

311 South Wacker, looking west in the Loop from Wabash and Van Buren, May 2, 2009. Photo By: Brent Kampert