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Panorama of Chicago File 310-956-285

Chicago, IL city

structure #680412416building

Chicago Spire

unbuilt 609.6 m 150 floors

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Tip Height609.6 m
Architectural Height609.6 m
Floors150
Structural Formsupertall building
Main Usageresidential condominium
Status unbuilt
Architectural Stylemodern
Address400 North Lake Shore Drive
Smart Address400 North Lake Shore Drive
Smart Address446 East North Water Street
CityChicago
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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  1. Photo 743-118-167
    Photo 743-118-167
    Shelbourne Development Ltd.
  2. Photo 689-160-310
    Photo 689-160-310
    B. Victor Adams
  3. Photo 218-813-008
    Photo 218-813-008
    B. Victor Adams
  4. Photo 193-255-298
    Photo 193-255-298
    B. Victor Adams
  5. Photo 711-447-980
    Photo 711-447-980
    B. Victor Adams
  6. Photo 945-765-014
    Photo 945-765-014
    B. Victor Adams
  7. Photo 143-669-665
    Photo 143-669-665
    B. Victor Adams
  8. Photo 742-010-372
    Photo 742-010-372
    B. Victor Adams
  9. Photo 826-496-237
    Photo 826-496-237
    B. Victor Adams
  10. Photo 560-315-623
    Photo 560-315-623
    B. Victor Adams
  11. Photo 380-649-212
    Photo 380-649-212
    B. Victor Adams
  12. Photo 995-618-209
    Photo 995-618-209
    B. Victor Adams
  13. Photo 144-647-078
    Photo 144-647-078
    B. Victor Adams
  14. Photo 568-844-792
    Photo 568-844-792
    B. Victor Adams
  15. Photo 183-879-399
    Photo 183-879-399
    B. Victor Adams
  16. Photo 812-792-702
    Photo 812-792-702
    B. Victor Adams
  17. Photo 660-127-219
    Photo 660-127-219
    B. Victor Adams
  18. Photo 188-877-474
    Photo 188-877-474
    B. Victor Adams

Construction calendar

472 construction-phase photos across 2007 to 2008.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2007 250 4 5 1 14 43 8 33 40 83 19
2008 222 38 17 54 22 21 44 13 4 8 1
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