It was back in March of 2005 that Schwab's parent bank in Reno, Nevada filed an application with the State of Illinois to open an office at 444 North Michigan Avenue . A couple of years later, it decided to go all storefront next door in the Realtor Building .
But will the Schwab expansion plans continue in this rough economy? With a shroud hiding the inside of the store, it's hard to tell. But considering the amount of advertising Schwab continues to pump out in print, TV, and transit there's still reason to hope that the "Spring 2009" date will pan out.
I dropped off a check on the 32nd floor of 444 where they are now - they claim at the desk it will be soon. I will miss the view from the lobby of the Wrigley Clock - I encourage anyone to check out the south views from 444 Mich. Stellar.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear. Thanks for the update. If your phone has a camera and you get a chance to snap a pic of the view, we'd love to see it.
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