 The original Tribune Tower was built in 1868, but was destroyed in the Great Chicago Fire in 1871.In early 2018, work began on converting the entire office building into condominiums, expected to be completed by 2020.In 1922 the "Chicago Tribune" hosted an international interior and exterior design competition for its new headquarters to mark its 75th anniversary, and offered $100,000 in prize money with a $50,000 1st prize for "the most beautiful and distinctive office building in the world".