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Panorama of Chicago File 310-956-285

Chicago, IL city

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structure #638888158building

The Regatta

existing 146 m 45 floors 2007

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Architectural Height146 m
Tip Height145.4 m
Roof Height140 m
Height Top Floor130.1 m
Floors45
Completion2007
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usageresidential condominium
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address425 East Wacker Drive
Smart Address400 East Waterside Drive
Smart Address425 East Wacker Drive
Smart Address330 North Harbor Drive
CityChicago
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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  1. Photo 519-400-768
    Photo 519-400-768
    B. Victor Adams
  2. Photo 632-198-959
    Photo 632-198-959
    B. Victor Adams
  3. Photo 459-517-562
    Photo 459-517-562
    James Peacock
  4. Photo 291-307-648
    Photo 291-307-648
    John W. Cahill
  5. Photo 101-572-543
    Photo 101-572-543
    John W. Cahill
  6. Photo 471-947-980
    Photo 471-947-980
    John W. Cahill
  7. Photo 598-809-432
    Photo 598-809-432
    Ryan Hildebrand

Construction calendar

262 construction-phase photos across 2004 to 2007.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2004 9 4 5
2005 109 1 4 5 2 5 10 17 11 17 11 16 10
2006 131 8 14 24 12 14 18 13 10 6 6 3 3
2007 13 4 3 3 3
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