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structure #1362471building

474 North Lake Shore Drive

existing 177.1 m 61 floors 1990

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#69 in Chicago
#480 in United States
#4923 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	177.1 m
Tip Height	177.1 m
Architectural Height	177.1 m
Roof Height	177.1 m
Floors	61
Completion	1990
Structural Form	skyscraper
Main Usage	residential condominium
Status	existing
Architectural Style	postmodern
Address	474 North Lake Shore Drive
Smart Address	474 North Lake Shore Drive
Smart Address	465 East Illinois Street
City	Chicago
Country	United States

Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-21

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