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Panorama of Chicago File 251-493-889
structure #553983316building

500 North Michigan Avenue

existing 99.1 m 24 floors 1968

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Tip Height99.1 m
Architectural Height99.1 m
Roof Height99.1 m
Floors24
Completion1968
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address500 North Michigan Avenue
Smart Address500 North Michigan Avenue
Smart Address120 East Illinois Street
ZoneMagnificent Mile
1st Level DistrictDowntown
2nd Level DistrictNear North Side
CityChicago, IL
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-29

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