Chicago's Highest Swimming Pool Revealed | The History of John Hancock Center

Step into the captivating world of Chicago's iconic architectural masterpiece, the John Hancock Center, now known as 875 North Michigan Avenue. In this enthralling video, we invite you to join us on a journey through its rich history and enduring legacy.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Introducing the John Hancock Center
01:02 - The team Who envisioned John Hancock Center (Jerry Wolman, Skidmore, Owings & Merril, Bruce Graham)
03:07 - The Birth of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile
05:34 - Construction of John Hancock Center
09:55 - John Hancock Center’s famous X brace architecture explained.
10:58 - What’s Inside the John Hancock Center?
13:40 - What’s outside the John Hancock Center?
15:15 - Why John Hancock Center changed its name to 875 North Michigan Avenue
15:52 - The John Hancock Center in Popular media
16:48 - Tragic events at John Hancock Center (Chris Farley, Scaffolding accident, Elevator accident)
18:31 - Celebrating the Legacy of John Hancock Center | 875 North Michigan Avenue

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