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structure #436032342building

Santa Fe Building

existing 79 m 17 floors 1904

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Main Roof Height86.7 m
Height Top Floor79.4 m
Architectural Height79 m
Floors17
Completion1904
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylechicago school
Address224 South Michigan Avenue
Smart Address224 South Michigan Avenue
Smart Address80 East Jackson Boulevard
Smart Address80 East Jackson Boulevard
ZoneMichigan Avenue Landmark District
1st Level DistrictDowntown
2nd Level DistrictLoop
CityChicago, IL
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-29

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