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Panorama of Chicago File 310-956-285

Chicago, IL city

structure #692911310building

The Clare at Water Tower

existing 179.5 m 53 floors 2009

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Architectural Height179.5 m
Roof Height179.4 m
Height Top Floor162.7 m
Floors53
Completion2009
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagesenior apartments, university
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address55 East Pearson Street
Smart Address55 East Pearson Street
Smart Address826 North Rush Street
Smart Address825 North Wabash Avenue
CityChicago
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-19

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  1. Photo 728-712-277
    Photo 728-712-277
    Marshall Gerometta
  2. Photo 182-057-186
    Photo 182-057-186
    B. Victor Adams
  3. Photo 111-791-501
    Photo 111-791-501
    B. Victor Adams
  4. Photo 653-021-652
    Photo 653-021-652
    B. Victor Adams
  5. Photo 752-000-782
    Photo 752-000-782
    B. Victor Adams
  6. Photo 687-568-104
    Photo 687-568-104
    Shawn Ursini
  7. Photo 209-791-158
    Photo 209-791-158
    Shawn Ursini
  8. Photo 124-500-735
    Photo 124-500-735
    Michiel van Dijk
  9. Photo 984-626-603
    Photo 984-626-603
    Shawn Ursini

Construction calendar

201 construction-phase photos across 2006 to 2008.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2006 100 4 9 11 8 7 9 5 13 7 14 2 11
2007 56 7 3 3 3 2 2 22 2 2 4 6
2008 45 7 2 17 5 4 3 1 1 2 1 2
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