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Panorama of Chicago File 251-493-889
structure #103486162building

Willis Tower

existing 442.1 m 108 floors 1974

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Tip Height527 m
Architectural Height442.1 m
Roof Height442.1 m
Main Roof Height436.5 m
Height Top Floor412.7 m
Observation Floor Height412.7 m
Floors108
Completion1974
Structural Formsupertall building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleinternational style
Address233 South Wacker Drive
Smart Address233 South Wacker Drive
Smart Address200–250 South Franklin Street
Smart Address301–349 West Adams Street
Smart Address300–348 West Jackson Boulevard
1st Level DistrictDowntown
2nd Level DistrictLoop
CityChicago, IL
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-23

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