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Panorama of Chicago File 310-956-285

Chicago, IL city

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structure #18360878building

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

existing 87 m 27 floors 1991

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Architectural Height87 m
Floors27
Completion1991
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagehotel
Status existing
Architectural Stylepostmodern
Address1 West Wacker Drive
Smart Address1 West Wacker Drive
Smart Address222 North State Street
Smart Address2 West Lake Street
CityChicago
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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