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Essex on the Park

existing 185 m 56 floors 2019

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#54 in Chicago
#395 in United States
#531 in North America
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Building Mass Height	185 m
Architectural Height	185 m
Floors	56
Completion	2019
Structural Form	skyscraper
Main Usage	rental housing
Status	existing
Architectural Style	modern
Address	808 South Michigan Avenue
Zone	Michigan Avenue Landmark District
1st Level District	Downtown
2nd Level District	Loop
City	Chicago, IL
Country	United States

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