Associates Center (Crain Communications Building)

Adventures in Babysitting (1987)

"The kids dangle from the building's distinctive diamond-topped exterior during a daring escape."

📍 Chicago ✅ Still Standing ✅ Can Visit

🎬 The Scene

The kids dangle from the building's distinctive diamond-topped exterior during a daring escape.

🏙 What's There Now

Now called Crain Communications Building. The distinctive diamond shape remains.

🎥 Behind the Scenes

The production reconstructed two stories of the building for the dangling scene. Often called 'the Adventures in Babysitting building.'

🎞 About Adventures in Babysitting

Year: 1987

Director: Chris Columbus

Stars: Elisabeth Shue

The Associates Center's distinctive diamond top became the film's iconic image.

✓ Open to Visit

Address: 150 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601

Tip: Best visited during daylight hours. Please be respectful of any private property or businesses.

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