Tower turning 35, but controversy over its construction lingers

After nearly 35 years, the tallest building in Champaign-Urbana remains unchallenged.

Now known as the Tower at Third, the 21-story building, which stands 205 feet tall, claimed to be the tallest building in downstate Illinois when it opened April 3, 1972. But the building's real claim to fame is that it is probably the most controversial building ever constructed in the twin cities – the new Champaign County Nursing Home pales in comparison.

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