[shaberko]

Thanks for starting a thread about the John Hancock Center. It is EASILY my favorite building in Chicago for several reasons:

1. I have always loved the way it looks, both up close and in the skyline. It has such an imposing presence.

2. It has the best observation deck -- incredible views of the city from up there, both during the day and at night.

3. I have two great memories in my life that took place at the Hancock Center:

A. My father was a traveling sales rep and I didn't get to spend much time with him when I was a kid. His company's office was in a building right next to the Hancock. A couple times he let me go with him to his office and hang out for the day. I remember looking out the windows and all you could see was this huge building. It was one of my best memories as a child.

B. Four years ago, I got engaged at the Hancock observatory.