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Panorama of Chicago File 310-956-285

Chicago, IL city

structure #215859908building

The Lancaster

existing 98.8 m 30 floors 2005

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Tip Height98.8 m
Architectural Height98.8 m
Roof Height98.8 m
Main Roof Height92.2 m
Height Top Floor87.4 m
Floors30
Completion2005
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential condominium
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address201 North Westshore Drive
Smart Address201 North Westshore Drive
Smart Address200 North Harbor Drive
CityChicago
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-17

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  1. Photo 143-969-459
    Photo 143-969-459
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  2. Photo 625-470-639
    Photo 625-470-639
    Marshall Gerometta
  3. Photo 587-327-800
    Photo 587-327-800
    Michiel van Dijk
  4. Photo 877-877-003
    Photo 877-877-003
    Pavel Toczynski
  5. Photo 193-048-378
    Photo 193-048-378
    Pavel Toczynski
  6. Photo 817-105-621
    Photo 817-105-621
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  7. Photo 665-819-298
    Photo 665-819-298
    B. Victor Adams
  8. Photo 978-214-971
    Photo 978-214-971
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  9. Photo 362-059-189
    Photo 362-059-189
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  10. Photo 784-704-341
    Photo 784-704-341
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  11. Photo 153-706-472
    Photo 153-706-472
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  12. Photo 176-733-196
    Photo 176-733-196
    philip babcock
  13. Photo 904-239-028
    Photo 904-239-028
    Shawn Ursini

Construction calendar

48 construction-phase photos across 2003 to 2005.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2003 5 2 1 2
2004 39 3 5 8 1 4 1 3 2 6 4 2
2005 4 1 3
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