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Panorama of Chicago File 310-956-285

Chicago, IL city

structure #412192650building

Granville Tower

existing 83 m 29 floors 1965

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Architectural Height83 m
Floors29
Completion1965
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential condominium
Status existing
Architectural Stylebrutalist
Address6166 North Sheridan Road
Smart Address6166 North Sheridan Road
Smart Address1001 West Granville Avenue
CityChicago
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-17

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