John Hancock Center

The John Hancock Building in Chicago, Illinois is a one-hundred story, 1,100 foot tall skyscraper completed in 1968. The building is home to offices and restaurants, as well as more than 700 apartments. The first residential lease for the Hancock building was signed by Benjamin Gingiss, who lived in the building until his death.

The 95th floor has long been home to a fine restaurant, the latest incarnation being called The Signature Room on the 95th Floor. While patrons dine, they can look out the windows overlooking Chicago and Lake Michigan. The Lake Shore Drive along the shore and the colorful and busy uptown area just below the building provide a better night scene than the views from the Sears tower which is on the west edge of the city.

The Hancock Building is also home to an observation deck with exhibits about the city of Chicago. Maps explain what the visitor is seeing and a special meshed in area allows the visitors to feel the winds 1,000 feet above ground level.