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structure #538459153building

Best Western University Plaza Hotel

existing 44.7 m 13 floors 1973

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#12 in Evanston
#12659 in United States
#16910 in North America
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Building Mass Height	44.7 m
Tip Height	44.7 m
Architectural Height	44.7 m
Roof Height	44.7 m
Floors	13
Completion	1973
Structural Form	high-rise building
Main Usage	hotel
Status	existing
Architectural Style	modern
Address	1501 Sherman Avenue
Smart Address	1501 Sherman Avenue
Smart Address	699 Lake Street
City	Evanston, IL
Country	United States

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