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Panorama of Chicago File 251-493-889
structure #201086502building

John Crerar Library

demolished 60.0 m 16 floors 1920

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Building Mass Height60.0 m
Tip Height60.0 m Source: Sanborn Map
Architectural Height60.0 m Source: Sanborn Map
Roof Height60.0 m Source: Sanborn Map
Floors16 Source: History of the Development of Building Construction in Chicago, by Frank Randall
Completion1920
Demolition1981
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office, private library
Status demolished
Architectural Styleneo-classical
Address86 East Randolph Street
Smart Address86 East Randolph Street
Smart Address150 North Michigan Avenue
CityChicago, IL
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-06

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  1. Photo 405-833-575
    DN-0072813B, Chicago Daily News collection, Chicago History Museum
  2. Photo 864-005-148
    Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Hornby & Freiberg