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Panorama of Chicago File 310-956-285

Chicago, IL city

structure #443419758building

The Caravel

existing 94.2 m 29 floors 2003

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Architectural Height94.2 m
Tip Height94.2 m
Roof Height92.4 m
Height Top Floor81.3 m
Floors29
Completion2003
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential condominium
Status existing
Architectural Stylepostmodern
Address635 North Dearborn Street
Smart Address635 North Dearborn Street
Smart Address30 West Ontario Street
CityChicago
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-18

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  1. Photo 198-308-554
    Photo 198-308-554
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  2. Photo 433-210-452
    Photo 433-210-452
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  3. Photo 659-392-876
    Photo 659-392-876
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  4. Photo 412-688-330
    Photo 412-688-330
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  5. Photo 958-071-388
    Photo 958-071-388
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  6. Photo 156-081-650
    Photo 156-081-650
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  7. Photo 762-324-057
    Photo 762-324-057
    Daniel Kieckhefer

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2 construction-phase photos across 2003.

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