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150-Story Chicago Spire to Begin Construction

Calatrava designed building will be nation's tallest building

By NewsDude , Newser Staff

Posted Jun 27, 2007 8:30 AM CDT

(Newser) – The Chicago Spire, designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, is finally under way. Following an ownership change, a design change and a name change, what will become the nation’s tallest building will be completed in 2010. Read full story »

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