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Panorama of Saint Louis File 373-826-153

Saint Louis, MO city

structure #530401451building

555 Washington Avenue

existing 5 floors 1876

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Floors5
Completion1876
Last Renovation1987
Structural Formlow-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Address555 Washington Avenue
Smart Address555 Washington Avenue
CitySaint Louis
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-18

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