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structure #673313493building

The Contemporaine

existing 50 m 15 floors 2004

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Height Rankings

#880 in Chicago
#10664 in United States
#80432 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	50 m
Architectural Height	50 m
Roof Height	50 m
Height Top Floor	41.4 m
Floors	15
Completion	2004
Structural Form	high-rise building
Main Usage	residential condominium
Status	existing
Architectural Style	modern
Address	516 North Wells Street
Smart Address	516 North Wells Street
Smart Address	201 West Grand Avenue
City	Chicago
Country	United States

Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-20

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