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Panorama of Chicago File 251-493-889

Chicago city

structure #850849186building

235 West Van Buren

existing

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Smart Address235 West Van Buren Street
Smart Address401 South Franklin Street
1st Level DistrictDowntown
2nd Level DistrictLoop
CityChicago
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-24

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

Construction calendar

114 construction-phase photos across 2007 to 2009.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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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