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The , also known as the Building or, colloquially, as The Pru, is a skyscraper in Boston, Massachusetts. The building, a part of the complex, currently stands as the 2nd- in Boston, behind the . The Prudential Tower was designed by Charles Luckman and Associates for . Completed in 1964, the building is 759 ft (229 m) tall, with 52 floors.

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It contains 1.2 million square feet (111,484 m²) of commercial and retail space. Including its radio mast, the tower stands as the tallest building in Boston and the 26th-tallest in the United States, rising to 907 feet (276 m) in height. A 50th , called the “”, is currently the highest observation deck in New England that is open to the public. .
Prudential Tower, Boston destinations: 42° 20′ 49.78″ N, 71° 4′ 57.08″ W


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Jan 07, 12:00am at Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, , Franklin, MA

Jan 07, 1:00pm at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
Join Watson Adventures on a murder mystery scavenger hunt for adults! A curator has been murdered and left a trail of clues connected with secrets in works of art at the Museum...

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Jan 07, 1:00pm at TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA

Jan 07, 2:00pm at American Repertory Theater - Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA
The OBIE-winning hit music-theater event – that wowed audiences and critics alike in its sold-out runs at the Ontological-Hysteric Theater, the New York Theatre Workshop, and ...

Jan 07, 2:30pm at The Amazing Firehouse, 160 Hollis St, Framingham, MA
“Star of Kindie Rock” – Time Magazine “The show is a cross between ‘Yellow Submarine’ and Dr. Seuss.” - The New York Times Groovy Gustafer Yellowgold is a small,...


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The at 875 N. Michigan Ave. in Chicago, Illinois, is a 100-story, 1,127-foot (344 m) tall skyscraper designed by structural engineer Fazlur Khan of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill. When completed in 1969, it was the outside New York City. It is the third-tallest skyscraper in Chicago and the fifth-tallest in the United States, after the , the , the Bank of America Tower (New York), and the . When measured to the top of its antenna masts, it stands at 1,500 feet (457 m).

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The building is home to offices and restaurants, as well as about 700 condominiums and contains the highest residences in the world. This skyscraper was named for Company, a developer and original tenant of the building. The has long been home to a restaurant, the latest tenant being “The Signature Room on the .” While patrons dine, they can look out at Chicago and Lake Michigan. The Hancock Center’s observation facilities (called the ) compete with the Sears Tower’s Skydeck across town. The Hancock Center is in a commercial district, while the Sears Tower is in the financial district. The Hancock Center 94th displays exhibits about the city of Chicago. Maps explain the view in each direction and a special meshed-in area allows the visitors to feel the winds 1,030 feet (314 m) above ground level. The 44th-floor sky lobby features America’s highest indoor swimming pool. Nice travel attraction to see.
John Hancock Center, Chicago GPS tourist location: 41° 53′ 55.68″ N, 87° 37′ 22.8″ W


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Jan 06, 10:00pm at Apollo Theater, 2540 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
If you want to see Baby Wants Candy live and in-person, now is your chance! Baby Wants Candy is coming to Chicago to stage a performance at Apollo Theater from 1/6/2012 through ...

Jan 06, 10:00pm at Viper Alley, 275 Parkway Dr, Ste 325, Lincolnshire, IL
Kashmir was formed in late 2001, after guitarist Frank Livingston decided to form a show based on substance and feel rather than just "fitting the suit". "It is important to lo...

Jan 07, 9:00am at South Elgin Budokan Martial Arts & Fitness, 959 N La Fox St, South Elgin, IL
What a great way to start your weekend! The South Elgin Budokan Martial Arts and Fitness school is offering family martial classes designed for Parents and Kids to attend and l...

Jan 07, 2:00pm at Art Institute of Chicago - Watson Adventures, 111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
Join Watson Adventures on a murder mystery scavenger hunt for adults! A murdered curator has left behind a cryptic trail of clues connected with secrets in works of art. As you...

Jan 07, 7:00pm at Mercat a la Planxa, 638 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Explore different restaurants each month while getting to know other singles in the age group of your choice . . . so even if there's no love connection you'll still have a wond...


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