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Panorama of Chicago File 310-956-285

Chicago, IL city

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structure #451532966building

Kemper Building

existing 159.1 m 41 floors 1962

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Tip Height159.1 m
Architectural Height159.1 m
Roof Height159.1 m
Floors41
Completion1962
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address1 East Wacker Drive
Smart Address1 East Wacker Drive
Smart Address255 North State Street
CityChicago
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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