Marina City Construction 1960-'62

Shot between 1960 and 1962, this footage captures early construction of Chicago's Marina City, a high rise mixed-use complex on the Near North Side. Construction was completed in 1967.; Characterized by twin, 60-story, corncob-shaped high-rises, the residential, entertainment, retail and marina complex on the Chicago River between State and Dearborn streets is considered an icon of Chicago architecture and a model for urban renewal. It is also considered an exemplary example of Expressionist architecture, and represents Bertrand Goldberg’s unique architectural perspective as one of Chicago’s most notable architects.; Marina City was approved as an official City of Chicago Landmark District in 2016.