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structure #553983316building

500 North Michigan Avenue

existing 99.1 m 24 floors 1968

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Height Rankings

#360 in Chicago
#3263 in United States
#4590 in North America
#28591 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	99.1 m
Tip Height	99.1 m
Architectural Height	99.1 m
Roof Height	99.1 m
Floors	24
Completion	1968
Structural Form	high-rise building
Main Usage	commercial office
Status	existing
Architectural Style	modern
Address	500 North Michigan Avenue
Smart Address	500 North Michigan Avenue
Smart Address	120 East Illinois Street
Zone	Magnificent Mile
1st Level District	Downtown
2nd Level District	Near North Side
City	Chicago, IL
Country	United States

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