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00:00 Intro
00:48 What’s in a Name?
01:55 The Sears Story
03:34 The Location
06:12 Bundled Tube Design
08:20 The Tower’s Influence
11:08 Changing Times
12:19 New Ownership
13:56 Imminent Sale?
14:43 Blackstone’s Challenge
16:24 Conclusion
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