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Panorama of Chicago File 310-956-285

Chicago, IL city

structure #440682923building

Randolph Tower

existing 141 m 45 floors 1929

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Architectural Height141 m
Roof Height141 m
Floors45
Completion1929
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagerental housing
Status existing
Architectural Styleneo-gothic
Address188 West Randolph Street
Smart Address188 West Randolph Street
Smart Address151 North Wells Street
CityChicago
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-17

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