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Panorama of Chicago File 251-493-889

Chicago, IL city

structure #226507533building

Prairie District Tower

existing 79.7 m 23 floors 2003

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Tip Height79.7 m
Architectural Height79.7 m
Roof Height79.7 m
Main Roof Height70.3 m
Height Top Floor66.7 m
Floors23
Completion2003
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential condominium
Status existing
Architectural Stylepostmodern
Address1717 South Prairie Avenue
Smart Address1717 South Prairie Avenue
CityChicago
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-21

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  1. Photo 411-134-170
    Photo 411-134-170
    Shawn Ursini
  2. Photo 867-722-826
    Photo 867-722-826
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  3. Photo 767-286-909
    Photo 767-286-909
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  4. Photo 704-318-714
    Photo 704-318-714
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  5. Photo 064-054-543
    Photo 064-054-543
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  6. Photo 923-967-753
    Photo 923-967-753
    Daniel Kieckhefer

Construction calendar

19 construction-phase photos across 2003.

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