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Panorama of Chicago File 251-493-889
structure #75446611building

500 North Lake Shore Drive

existing 151.5 m 47 floors 2013

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Architectural Height151.5 m
Building Mass Height151.5 m
Roof Height151.0 m
Main Roof Height145.9 m
Height Top Floor141.3 m
Floors47
Completion2013
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagerental housing
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address500 North Lake Shore Drive
CityChicago, IL
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-11-04

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  1. Photo 016-561-360
    Ryan Hildebrand
  2. Photo 379-873-631
    John W. Cahill
  3. Photo 572-970-990
    John W. Cahill
  4. Photo 438-318-274
    Marshall Gerometta
  5. Photo 615-274-065
    Shawn Ursini
  6. Photo 933-274-904
    Solomon, Cordwell, Buenz and Associates
  7. Photo 154-253-250
    Nate Lindsey
  8. Photo 061-010-598
    Nate Lindsey
  9. Photo 493-157-940
    Nate Lindsey
  10. Photo 906-557-094
    Nate Lindsey

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