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Panorama of Chicago File 251-493-889
Chicago, IL city
structure #193995534building

1242 North Lake Shore Drive

existing 96 m 28 floors 1930

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Architectural Height96 m
Floors28
Completion1930
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecooperative apartments
Status existing
Architectural Styleneo-gothic
Address1242 North Lake Shore Drive
Smart Address1242 North Lake Shore Drive
Smart Address1243 North Stone Street
ZoneGold Coast
1st Level DistrictDowntown
2nd Level DistrictNear North Side
CityChicago, IL
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-30

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