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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
1st Level District	South Side
2nd Level District	Hyde Park
City	Chicago
Country	United States

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