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Panorama of Chicago File 251-493-889
Chicago, IL city
structure #850849186building

235 West Van Buren

existing 149.4 m 46 floors 2010

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Architectural Height149.4 m
Roof Height149.4 m
Building Mass Height149.4 m
Main Roof Height148.5 m
Height Top Floor144.1 m
Floors46
Completion2010
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usageresidential condominium
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address235 West Van Buren Street
Smart Address235 West Van Buren Street
Smart Address401 South Franklin Street
CityChicago, IL
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-11-13

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  1. Photo 069-401-578
    Photo 069-401-578
    John W. Cahill
  2. Photo 984-500-033
    Photo 984-500-033
    John W. Cahill
  3. Photo 992-282-572
    Photo 992-282-572
    John W. Cahill
  4. Photo 365-146-126
    Photo 365-146-126
    John W. Cahill
  5. Photo 561-618-663
    Photo 561-618-663
    John W. Cahill
  6. Photo 721-667-260
    Photo 721-667-260
    John W. Cahill
  7. Photo 153-508-411
    Photo 153-508-411
    Nephilim
  8. Photo 283-102-728
    Photo 283-102-728
    Marshall Gerometta

Construction calendar

114 construction-phase photos across 2007 to 2009.

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2007 34 10 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 2 6
2008 21 2 3 2 2 3 2 1 4 2
2009 59 15 10 9 4 2 1 1 3 9 5
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