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Panorama of Chicago File 251-493-889
Chicago, IL city
structure #829457939building

Promontory Apartments

existing 66.4 m 21 floors 1949

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Tip Height66.4 m
Architectural Height66.4 m
Roof Height66.4 m
Floors21
Completion1949
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecooperative apartments
Status existing
Architectural Styleinternational style
Address5530 South Shore Drive
Smart Address5530 South Shore Drive
1st Level DistrictSouth Side
2nd Level DistrictHyde Park
CityChicago, IL
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-29

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