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Panorama of Chicago File 251-493-889
structure #663691715building

850 Lake Shore Drive

existing 73.2 m 19 floors 1924

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Tip Height73.2 m
Architectural Height73.2 m
Roof Height73.2 m
Building Mass Height73.2 m
Floors19
Completion1924
Last Renovation2014
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagerental housing
Status existing
Architectural Stylebeaux-arts
Address850 North Lake Shore Drive
Smart Address850 North Lake Shore Drive
Smart Address299 East Chestnut Street
CityChicago, IL
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-11-06

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    Daniel Kieckhefer
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