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People's Gas Building

existing 92 m 20 floors 1911

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#408 in Chicago
#3872 in United States
#34090 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	92 m
Architectural Height	92 m
Tip Height	80.8 m
Roof Height	80.8 m
Floors	20
Completion	1911
Structural Form	high-rise building
Main Usage	commercial office
Status	existing
Architectural Style	neo-classical
Address	122 South Michigan Avenue
Smart Address	122 South Michigan Avenue
Smart Address	80 East Adams Street
City	Chicago
Country	United States

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