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Panorama of Chicago File 310-956-285

Chicago, IL city

structure #886200863building

Museum Tower

existing 124.6 m 38 floors 2006

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Tip Height124.6 m
Architectural Height124.6 m
Roof Height122.2 m
Height Top Floor109.6 m
Floors38
Completion2006
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usageresidential condominium
Status existing
Architectural Stylepostmodern
Address1235 South Prairie Avenue
Smart Address1255 South Prairie Avenue
Smart Address250 East 13th Street
CityChicago
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-18

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  1. Photo 158-338-897
    Photo 158-338-897
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  2. Photo 642-037-634
    Photo 642-037-634
    Michiel van Dijk
  3. Photo 395-957-447
    Photo 395-957-447
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  4. Photo 431-056-907
    Photo 431-056-907
    B. Victor Adams
  5. Photo 119-345-808
    Photo 119-345-808
    B. Victor Adams
  6. Photo 118-189-288
    Photo 118-189-288
    B. Victor Adams
  7. Photo 513-488-340
    Photo 513-488-340
    B. Victor Adams
  8. Photo 634-655-376
    Photo 634-655-376
    B. Victor Adams
  9. Photo 580-935-090
    Photo 580-935-090
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  10. Photo 860-597-890
    Photo 860-597-890
    Nephilim

Construction calendar

165 construction-phase photos across 2004 to 2006.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2004 10 4 1 2 3
2005 83 7 4 2 6 4 10 8 8 14 6 5 9
2006 72 15 14 15 12 9 7
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