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Panorama of Chicago File 310-956-285

Chicago, IL city

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structure #103031177building

Heyworth Building

existing 86 m 18 floors 1905

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Architectural Height86 m
Floors18
Completion1905
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylechicago school
Address29 East Madison Street
Smart Address23–29 East Madison Street
Smart Address2 South Wabash Avenue
CityChicago
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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