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Panorama of Chicago File 310-956-285

Chicago, IL city

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structure #542430038building

Insurance Exchange Building

existing 94.5 m 21 floors 1928

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Tip Height94.5 m
Architectural Height94.5 m
Roof Height91 m
Floors21
Completion1928
Last Renovation2001
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleneo-classical
Address175 West Jackson Boulevard
Smart Address175 West Jackson Boulevard
Smart Address300 South Financial Place
Smart Address301 South Wells Street
Smart Address176 West Van Buren Street
CityChicago
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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