Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago, Illinois

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Chicago's Trump International Hotel and Tower marked the end of a long drought in the city's super tower scene. The 1960s saw the Hancock Center rise into the sky, followed by the Sears Tower and Aon Center in the 1970s. Then, nothing materialized for several years despite numerous proposals, including plans for what would have been the world's tallest buildings. The Chicago skyline as seen in the 1980s film Ferris Bueller's Day Off remained largely unchanged as a new century dawned. It was real estate mogul and international showman Donald Trump who eventually stepped up to revitalize the city's skyline with his ambitious project. The tower was originally planned to have 461 condominiums and 227 combination hotel rooms and condominiums, but this number changed over time due to various design modifications. According to the Chicago Tribune, SOM built about 50 models of the building before getting the design they wanted. Donald Trump purchased the last piece of property needed for the project on October 15, 2004, for $73 million. Construction officially began on March 17, 2005, and involved a massive concrete pour to create an underground anchor for the building. The hotel portion of this building opened for business on January 30, 2008, and construction reached the 60th floor by February 1, 2008. The official opening ceremony was held on April 28, 2008. The tower was topped out on August 16, 2008, with Donald Trump and his family participating in a topping-out ceremony on September 23, 2008. After weeks of delays due to high winds, the first pieces of the spire were successfully lifted into place on January 3, 2009. The final piece of the building's spire was put in place on May 5, 2009, and the building's spire was illuminated for the first time on June 23, 2010. The tower has become a prominent landmark in Chicago, known for its sleek design and luxurious amenities. At the time of its completion, this was the largest reinforced concrete building in North America. The residents of this tower have their own private dog run, and the hotel uniforms were designed by Ivanka Trump. When this building was built, the freight railroad tracks that delivered newspaper rolls to the old Chicago Sun-Times building were preserved so the city might some day make a passenger rail link between Michigan Avenue and Union Station and the Ogilvie Transportation Center in the West Loop. The tower has been recognized for its innovative design and engineering, with a focus on reducing sway and maximizing window space. This was achieved by using concrete instead of steel, making it a unique feature among skyscrapers. The tower's design has become an iconic symbol of Chicago's skyline, and it continues to be a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The object is part of "Scan The World," a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from across the globe for the public to access for free. Scan the World is an open-source community effort, and if you have interesting items around you that you would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help. This building was scanned using photogrammetry (processed using Agisoft PhotoScan) and is available for download in 3D printable format.