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Panorama of Chicago File 310-956-285

Chicago, IL city

structure #635450398building

181 West Madison

existing 207.3 m 50 floors 1990

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Tip Height207.3 m
Architectural Height207.3 m
Roof Height207.3 m
Floors50
Completion1990
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylepostmodern
Address181 West Madison Street
Smart Address181 West Madison Street
Smart Address1–25 South Wells Street
CityChicago, IL
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-18

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