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City Within a City: The Biography of Chicago’s Marina City
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Time, money issues cut Marina City role in ‘Transformers’ film

Although the plan fell through, the amazing stunt lives rent-free in our minds.

New life for Marina City sofas

Two iconic tan leather sofas that spent decades on Marina City’s concourse level were revitalized after being given away in 2009. Now they’re a centerpiece at a tech incubator in Chicago.

Backstage at House of Blues as ‘Marina City’ rocks Marina City

Marina City, the band, rocks the House of Blues beneath the iconic Marina City towers.

Engineered daring: Wallenda’s high-wire walk from and to Marina City

Nik Wallenda’s historic Chicago tightrope walk started and ended successfully at Marina City.

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