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Panorama of Chicago File 310-956-285

Chicago, IL city

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structure #808794029building

Engineering Building

existing 77 m 23 floors 1928

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Architectural Height77 m
Floors23
Completion1928
Last Renovation1993
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleart deco
Address205 West Wacker Drive
Smart Address205 West Wacker Drive
Smart Address222 North Wells Street
CityChicago
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-15

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