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Panorama of Chicago File 251-493-889
Chicago, IL city
structure #325226building

1700 East 56th Street

existing 114.6 m 38 floors 1968

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Tip Height114.6 m
Architectural Height114.6 m
Roof Height114.6 m
Height Top Floor99.8 m
Floors38
Completion1968
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usageresidential condominium
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address1700 East 56th Street
Smart Address1700 East 56th Street
Smart Address5595 South Hyde Park Boulevard
1st Level DistrictSouth Side
2nd Level DistrictHyde Park
CityChicago, IL
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-29

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