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Panorama of Chicago File 251-493-889
Chicago, IL city
structure #373542696building

The Admiral at the Lake

existing 112.2 m 32 floors 2012

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Architectural Height112.2 m
Building Mass Height112.2 m
Roof Height103.5 m
Height Top Floor94.5 m
Floors32
Completion2012
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagesenior apartments
Status existing
Architectural Stylepostmodern
Address909 West Foster Avenue
Smart Address909 West Foster Avenue
Smart Address5190 North Marine Drive
CityChicago, IL
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-11-05

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    Shawn Ursini

Construction calendar

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