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Monday, January 19, 2009

Wrigley Building

Posted on 6:58 AM by babli panday




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Wrigley Building ...
Completed: 1920 ...
Architects: Graham, Anderson and Probst ...



The Wrigley building serves as the headquarters of the Wrigley company ... It was built in 1920 by the company's founder, William Wrigley Jr.

It consists of 2 sections: the tallest, 30 story southern building has a 121 meter high tower and was completed in 1921. The largest, 21 story northern section was completed in 1924. The 2 structures are connected by an open walkway on street level and 2 elevated walkways on the 3rd and 14th story ... Between the two structures is the small Wrigley plaza ...



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