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structure #535506113building

55 East Erie

existing 197.1 m 56 floors 2004

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Height Rankings

#42 in Chicago
#288 in United States
#3056 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	197.1 m
Tip Height	197.1 m
Architectural Height	197.1 m
Roof Height	196.5 m
Main Roof Height	182.9 m
Height Top Floor	178.9 m
Floors	56
Completion	2004
Structural Form	skyscraper
Main Usage	residential condominium
Status	existing
Architectural Style	postmodern
Address	55 East Erie Street
Smart Address	55 East Erie Street
Smart Address	640 North Rush Street
Smart Address	641 North Wabash Avenue
City	Chicago
Country	United States

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