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Panorama of Chicago File 310-956-285

Chicago, IL city

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structure #11613359building

Socony-Vacuum Building

existing 93.3 m 27 floors 1930

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Tip Height93.3 m
Architectural Height93.3 m
Roof Height93.3 m
Floors27
Completion1930
Last Renovation2007
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagestudent dormitory, commercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleart deco
Address59 East Van Buren Street
Smart Address59 East Van Buren Street
CityChicago
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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