description Franklin Center Chicago Overview
Franklin Center is a postmodern office skyscraper complex situated at 227 West Monroe Street in Chicago, Illinois. The primary tower, completed in 1989 and standing 60 stories tall, was designed by the architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and originally known as the AT&T Corporate Center. It is architecturally distinguished by its steeply pitched pyramid roof and neoclassical granite cladding. The structure serves as a prominent commercial center in the city's Loop financial district, accommodating various corporate tenants.
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Where is Franklin Center in Chicago, and what address should I use?
Franklin Center is in the Loop at 227 West Monroe Street, with an alternate address of 100 South Franklin Street. It is northeast of Willis Tower and two blocks east of the Chicago River. [Franklin Center reference](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_Center_(Chicago))
Was Franklin Center originally built as the AT&T Corporate Center?
Yes. The main tower was completed in 1989 as the AT&T Corporate Center and was built to consolidate AT&T's central regional headquarters.
Who designed Franklin Center, and what style is it?
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill designed Franklin Center, with Adrian D. Smith serving as architect. Its cataloged architectural style is postmodern.
How tall is Franklin Center, and is it an office building?
The primary tower is commonly described as 60 stories and about 1,007 feet, or 307 meters, tall. It is an office skyscraper with roughly 1.7 million square feet of floor area, not a residential tower.
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