James R. Thompson Center
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The James R. Thompson Center (JRTC) is located at 100 W. Randolph in the Loop, Chicago, Illinois and houses many Illinois State Departmental office. The building opened in May 1985 as the State of Illinois Center. It was re-dedicated in 1993 to honor former Illinois Governor James R. Thompson. The property takes up the entire block bounded by Randolph, Lake, Clark and LaSalle Streets. In front of the Thompson Center is a sculpture by Jean Dubuffet. This building is sometimes referred to as the State Building.
The JRTC was designed by Murphy/Helmut Jahn and called "outrageous" or "wonderful" by critics when it opened. The view from the Daley center is especially striking and some have suggested it looks as if a spaceship has landed in the loop.
The Clark/Lake Chicago Transit Authority rail station, one of the busiest in the system, is housed inside the JRTC and the 203 N. LaSalle building across the street. Orange, Green, Blue, Purple and Brown Line trains stop here.
The Illinois Artisan's shop is also housed inside the JRTC.
The Chicago Pedway connects from here to 203 N. LaSalle, Chicago Title and Trust Company and Chicago City Hall.
See also
External links
- http://www.state.il.us/cms/1_jrtc/default.htm
- http://www.state.il.us/cms/jrtc/building.htm
- http://www.galinsky.com/buildings/thompson/
- [New York Times Travel Guide Chicago James R. Thompson Center]
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