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Panorama of Champaign File 810-320-787

Champaign, IL city

structure #589168950building

Illini Tower

existing 50.6 m 17 floors 1967

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Architectural Height50.6 m
Floors17
Completion1967
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagestudent dormitory
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address409 East Chalmers Street
Smart Address409 East Chalmers Street
CityChampaign
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-17

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