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Panorama of Chicago File 310-956-285

Chicago, IL city

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structure #493545810building

Lytton Store Building

existing 81.1 m 19 floors 1913

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Tip Height81.1 m
Architectural Height81.1 m
Roof Height81.1 m
Floors19
Completion1913
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageuniversity
Status existing
Architectural Stylebeaux-arts
Address14 East Jackson Boulevard
Smart Address14 East Jackson Boulevard
Smart Address275 South State Street
CityChicago
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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