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| Floors | 18 |
| Completion | 1927 |
| Structural Form | high-rise building |
| Main Usage | rental housing |
| Status | existing |
| Architectural Style | beaux-arts |
| Address | 5500 South Shore Drive |
| Smart Address | 5500 South Shore Drive |
| City | Chicago, IL |
| Country |  United States |
