Sears Tower name to change to Willis Tower

Started by Lunican, March 12, 2009, 12:01:46 PM

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Lunican

March 12, 2009, 12:01:46 PM
QuoteSears Tower name to change to Willis Tower



Sears Tower will change its name to Willis Tower under the terms of a new lease signed by global insurance broker Willis Group Holdings.

Willis Group plans to consolidate five area offices and move nearly 500 Associates into Willis Tower, at 233 S. Wacker, initially occupying more than 140,000 square feet on multiple floors.

Full Article:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-biz-sears-tower-name-change-willis-march12,0,7014962.story

Johnny

#1
March 12, 2009, 01:05:57 PM
Whatchu talkin bout Willis?? ;)

kellypope

#2
March 12, 2009, 01:08:50 PM
We'll still call it the Sears Tower.
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BridgeTroll

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March 12, 2009, 01:15:34 PM
In a boat at sea one of the men began to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. On being remonstrating with, he answered, "I am only boring under my own seat." "Yes," said his companions, "but when the sea rushes in we shall all be drowned with you."

Joe

#4
March 12, 2009, 01:21:40 PM
I hope they didn't pay much for the naming rights, because everyone is still going to call it Sears.

Jason

#5
March 12, 2009, 01:32:46 PM
I'd rather call it "The building formerly known as Sears Tower" tower.

David

#6
March 12, 2009, 03:02:11 PM
That movie poster's too small, i can't see it.

David

#7
March 12, 2009, 03:03:53 PM
If the spire ever gets finished, people won't care what the sear tower is called anymore.

KenFSU

#8
March 12, 2009, 04:04:42 PM
Seems like a decent enough way to ruin any goodwill the citizens of Chicago had for the Willis Group.

Captain Zissou

#9
March 12, 2009, 04:26:31 PM
I think the spire looks far worse without the needle on top.  It looks awkward with the blunt top.

kellypope

#10
March 13, 2009, 05:15:01 PM
Year of the Unicorn. That spire is going to be so ridiculous.
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Lunican

#11
July 16, 2009, 03:39:15 PM
Name changes today.

QuoteGoodbye, Sears Tower; hello, Willis Tower
New owners of Chicago landmark say they offer more than just a new name

Sears Tower undergoes its identity change today. The nation's tallest building becomes Willis Tower, and the guy who negotiated the switch understands the irritation he has created.

Joseph Plumeri, chairman of Willis Group Holdings Ltd., said that instead of bemoaning a name change for the iconic tower, Chicagoans should celebrate his company's visibility and local commitment. In a time of corporate cutbacks, he's bringing 500 jobs to Sears Tower by consolidating five Chicago-area offices.

http://www.suntimes.com/business/1668752,CST-NWS-willis16.article
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