structure #523774265building

The Powhatan

existing 82.2 m 22 floors 1929

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Height Rankings

#539 in Chicago
#4871 in United States
#6854 in North America
#42347 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	82.2 m
Architectural Height	82.2 m
Building Mass Height	82.2 m
Roof Height	81.2 m
Height Top Floor	71.6 m
Floors	22 Source: Visual check in the structure's vicinity
Completion	1929
Structural Form	high-rise building
Main Usage	residential
Status	existing
Architectural Style	art deco
Address	4950 South Chicago Beach Drive
Smart Address	4950 South Chicago Beach Drive
Smart Address	1648 East 50th Street
City	Chicago, IL
Country	United States

Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-23

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4.5 of 5 1 vote 4.5 pts

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