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Panorama of Chicago File 251-493-889
Chicago, IL city
structure #261382844building

Vue53

existing 46 m 14 floors 2016

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Architectural Height46 m
Roof Height46 m
Floors14
Completion2016
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagerental housing
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address1330 East 53rd Street
Smart Address1330 East 53rd Street
1st Level DistrictSouth Side
2nd Level DistrictHyde Park
CityChicago, IL
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-29

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  1. Photo 664-260-734
    Photo 664-260-734
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  2. Photo 163-440-247
    Photo 163-440-247
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  3. Photo 073-402-993
    Photo 073-402-993
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  4. Photo 425-267-654
    Photo 425-267-654
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  5. Photo 866-466-222
    Photo 866-466-222
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  6. Photo 856-599-295
    Photo 856-599-295
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  7. Photo 278-256-867
    Photo 278-256-867
    Valerio Dewalt Train Associates
  8. Photo 135-536-854
    Photo 135-536-854
    Valerio Dewalt Train Associates
  9. Photo 441-295-792
    Photo 441-295-792
    Valerio Dewalt Train Associates

Construction calendar

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2016 9 7 2
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