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Panorama of Chicago File 310-956-285

Chicago, IL city

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structure #359074336building

River City

existing 56 m 18 floors 1986

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Architectural Height56 m
Floors18
Completion1986
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential condominium
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address800 South Wells Street
Smart Address800 South Wells Street
CityChicago
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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