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Panorama of Chicago File 251-493-889
structure #120596472building

Owings Building

demolished 48.8 m 14 floors 1890

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Tip Height48.8 m
Architectural Height48.8 m
Roof Height48.8 m
Building Mass Height48.8 m
Floors14
Completion1890
Demolition1940
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status demolished
Architectural Styleneo-gothic
Address203 South Dearborn Street
Smart Address203 South Dearborn Street
Smart Address49 West Adams Street
CityChicago, IL
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-17

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  1. Photo 823-597-667
    Chicago History Museum, ICHi-023352
  2. Photo 539-471-230
    Chicago History Museum, ICHi-064378