chicagotribune.com - 7/17/2009
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First came the puzzled looks. Then the confused glances. And finally the questions. "You mean the Sears Tower ?" On the day that the nation's tallest building was officially renamed Willis Tower, at least a few Chicagoans were still in the dark -- or, at the least, denial -- about the ...
huffingtonpost.com - 7/15/2009
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CHICAGO (AP) -- Known as the Sears Tower
since it opened in 1973, the tallest building in...
the United States is set to change its name to Willis Tower. The London-based insurance brokerage Willis Group Holdings will make the name change official Thursday with a ceremony at the downtown ...
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Sears Tower Becomes Willis Tower Thursday
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'Willis Tower' name will live in shadow of 'Sears Tower'
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... brought back memories of another name change: Marshall Field's to Macy's. "The new Sears Tower," said Sue Becker, 53, who splits her time between Chicago and St. Charles. "They still call it Marshall Field's, so it's always going to be Sears Tower."Stan Ferstadt, 69, of Milwaukee knew exactly where Willis Tower was when asked. He works for the sign company that changed the iconic landmark's name. When asked what he would call it, he didn't hesitate. "Sears Tower." Read more: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-willis-tow... Sold the naming rights of America's ...
Watchoo talkin' 'bout Willis?!
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Willis Group Holding, a London-based insurance firm, has purchased the naming rights of Sears Tower, rechristening it Willis Tower. Not that anyone will call it that. ...
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