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Pontiac Building

existing 57 m 14 floors 1891

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Architectural Height57 m
Floors14
Completion1891
Last Renovation1986
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylechicago school
Address542 South Dearborn Street
Smart Address542 South Dearborn Street
Smart Address543 South Federal Street
Smart Address56 West Harrison Street
ZonePrinters Row
1st Level DistrictDowntown
2nd Level DistrictLoop
CityChicago, IL
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-29

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