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One Pru

One Two Pru

Address

130 E. Randolph St.
The entrance is located on Stetson Avenue between Lake and Randolph.

Neighborhood

Downtown

Hours

Sat, Oct 14: 10am - 5pm

Sun, Oct 15: 10am - 5pm

Photography Permitted Washrooms Available Wheelchair Accessible

Architect/Year

Naess & Murphy, 1955

Website

onetwopru.com

Description

One Pru stood as a beacon of rebirth for Chicago when completed in 1955, as it ended a two-decade hiatus of skyscraper construction following The Great Depression and the economic strain of World War II. The city’s tallest building at the time, One Pru quickly became Chicago’s most prestigious office address, serving as headquarters to some of the world’s largest companies, including pioneering ad agency Leo Burnett. A bas relief of the Rock of Gibraltar (Prudential’s logo) by sculptor Alfonso Iannelli is prominently visible on the exterior of a 1968 addition.

Nearly four decades later, neighboring Two Pru added 58 stories of striking postmodernist architecture to Chicago’s skyline. Designed by Stephen Wright, the building’s chevron setbacks are unmistakable from any angle. At its completion, Two Pru was the tallest reinforced concrete structure in the world at 995 feet and won several awards for structural design.

Visitor Experience

Visitors will have access to the Rooftop Terrace and Lounge located on the 11th floor of One Pru. The View Cafe will be open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. selling light snacks and refreshments.