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structure #261197103building

Mid-Continental Plaza

existing 177.6 m 49 floors 1972

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#67 in Chicago
#476 in United States
#4910 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	177.6 m
Architectural Height	177.6 m
Roof Height	177.5 m
Main Roof Height	171.4 m
Height Top Floor	168.1 m
Floors	49
Completion	1972
Last Renovation	2001
Structural Form	skyscraper
Main Usage	commercial office
Status	existing
Architectural Style	international style
Address	55 East Monroe Street
Smart Address	55 East Monroe Street
Smart Address	56 East Adams Street
Smart Address	101 South Wabash Avenue
City	Chicago
Country	United States

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