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structure #493443230building

Library Tower

existing 63 m 16 floors 2008

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Height Rankings

#731 in Chicago
#7618 in United States
#10511 in North America
#61897 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	63 m
Architectural Height	63 m
Main Roof Height	57.2 m
Height Top Floor	52.9 m
Floors	16
Completion	2008
Structural Form	high-rise building
Main Usage	residential condominium
Status	existing
Architectural Style	postmodern
Address	518 South State Street
Smart Address	518–598 South State Street
Smart Address	2 West Harrison Street
1st Level District	Downtown
2nd Level District	Loop
City	Chicago, IL
Country	United States

Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-29

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