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Panorama of Chicago File 251-493-889
structure #692911310building

The Clare at Water Tower

existing 179.5 m 53 floors 2009

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Architectural Height179.5 m
Building Mass Height179.5 m
Roof Height179.4 m
Height Top Floor162.7 m
Floors53 Source: CTBUH database
Completion2009 Source: CTBUH database
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, IL
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-11-02

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  1. Photo 369-075-975
    Marshall Gerometta
  2. Photo 544-633-517
    Shawn Ursini
  3. Photo 352-718-498
    Shawn Ursini
  4. Photo 178-049-791
    Michiel van Dijk
  5. Photo 105-657-927
    B. Victor Adams
  6. Photo 737-401-981
    B. Victor Adams
  7. Photo 557-607-188
    B. Victor Adams
  8. Photo 779-495-343
    B. Victor Adams
  9. Photo 751-693-266
    Shawn Ursini

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