A Change In Chicago Skyline
A Change In Chicago Skyline
The city's first skyscraper in two decades is dedicated, the 41-story Prudential Building. Various shots exterior and interior of Prudential. At the time this footage was taken. The Prudential Building, 41 stories, was the tallest building in downtown Chicago, 1955. View from upper window looking west over the Loop. (Building, dedication) Chicago streets and skyscrapers, showcasing the Prudential. MCUS - The Prudential building panning shot. MCUS - Inside the lobby of the Prudential Building. CUS - Dedication is taking place and a time capsule is sealed into the wall of the building. CUS - The Illinois State Seal. CUS - Pannels showing off the 27 high speed elevators. MS - The conference room, oval table many men sitting around it. MCUS - Observation tower, people looking at the other buildings and streets below, hazy day. the loop shot from the observation tower.