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Panorama of Chicago File 310-956-285

Chicago, IL city

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structure #39711066building

Sharp Building

existing 61 m 12 floors 1903

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Architectural Height61 m
Floors12
Completion1903
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagestudent dormitory
Status existing
Architectural Stylechicago school
Address37 South Wabash Avenue
Smart Address37 South Wabash Avenue
Smart Address50 East Monroe Street
CityChicago
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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    Photo 896-579-449
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  3. Photo 227-490-226
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    Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Detroit Publishing Company
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    Photo 546-375-067
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    Photo 978-735-476
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