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Panorama of Chicago File 310-956-285

Chicago, IL city

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structure #343782759building

McCormick Building

existing 96 m 20 floors 1912

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Architectural Height96 m
Floors20
Completion1912
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential condominium, commercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleneo-classical
Address332 South Michigan Avenue
Smart Address332 South Michigan Avenue
Smart Address80 East Van Buren Street
CityChicago
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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