 
	  Quick Facts
		| City | Chicago | 
| Country | United States of America | 
| Year | 1923 - 1924 | 
| Floors | 30 | 
| Height | 144.8 m / 475 ft | 
Realization
		| Architect | Graham, Anderson, Probst and White | 
| Developer | S.W. Straus | 
Building Info
		| Alias | Straus Building Continental National Insurance Co. Building Britannica Center | 
| Address | 310 South Michigan Avenue | 
| Style | Art Deco | 
| Status | Completed | 
Notes
		- A 21-story base with a nine-story tower.
- The tower has a stepped-pyramidal roof topped with a large beacon known as the 'Beehive'.
- The building has a U-shaped plan.
- Originally an office building, it was converted into a residential building in 2004.


