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Panorama of Chicago File 251-493-889
Chicago, IL city
structure #856452456building

50 East Chestnut

existing 150.7 m 40 floors 2008

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Building Mass Height150.7 m
Architectural Height150.7 m
Roof Height148.4 m
Main Roof Height145.5 m
Height Top Floor139.2 m
Floors40
Completion2008
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usageresidential condominium
Status existing
Architectural Stylepostmodern
Address50 East Chestnut Street
Smart Address50 East Chestnut Street
Smart Address861 North Rush Street
CityChicago, IL
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-28

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Construction calendar

197 construction-phase photos across 2005 to 2008.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2005 29 4 10 6 5 4
2006 95 5 5 15 5 10 10 3 11 3 12 3 13
2007 67 13 5 6 7 5 3 4 8 6 6 2 2
2008 6 2 2 2
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