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The world's 13 tallest buildings

March 4, 2008

4. Sears Tower, Chicago, US

The Sears Towers is the fourth tallest building in the world. With a height of 442 metres (1,451 feet) and 108 floors, it was completed in 1974.

The tower is designed by architect Bruce Graham.

It was the tallest building in the US for over three decades. It was built at a cost of $150 million. The tower has 104 elevators.

Situated in Chicago, Illinois it was built by Sears, Roebuck and Company. It took three years to build the tower.

Image: The Sears Tower dominates the skyline in Chicago.

Photograph: Scott Olson/Getty Images

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