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Panorama of Chicago File 251-493-889

Chicago, IL city

structure #465642849building

CTA Center

existing

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Smart Address551–599 West Lake Street
Smart Address175 North Jefferson Street
1st Level DistrictDowntown
2nd Level DistrictNear West Side
CityChicago, IL
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-23

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  1. Photo 228-663-838
    Photo 228-663-838
    James Peacock
  2. Photo 503-902-913
    Photo 503-902-913
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  3. Photo 623-746-991
    Photo 623-746-991
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  4. Photo 714-749-873
    Photo 714-749-873
    Shawn Ursini
  5. Photo 114-292-891
    Photo 114-292-891
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  6. Photo 918-453-986
    Photo 918-453-986
    Shawn Ursini
  7. Photo 948-829-318
    Photo 948-829-318
    Daniel Kieckhefer

Construction calendar

47 construction-phase photos across 2003 to 2004.

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2003 20 5 4 5 6
2004 27 7 3 2 2 5 4 4
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