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Panorama of Chicago File 251-493-889

Chicago, IL city

structure #889280058building

Jefferson Tower

existing

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Location of Jefferson Tower
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Smart Address200 North Jefferson Street
Smart Address600 West Lake Street
ZoneFulton River District
1st Level DistrictDowntown
2nd Level DistrictNear West Side
CityChicago, IL
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-23

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  1. Photo 102-001-157
    Photo 102-001-157
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  2. Photo 727-526-627
    Photo 727-526-627
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  3. Photo 130-547-036
    Photo 130-547-036
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  4. Photo 375-866-888
    Photo 375-866-888
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  5. Photo 548-505-421
    Photo 548-505-421
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  6. Photo 579-416-024
    Photo 579-416-024
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  7. Photo 544-508-884
    Photo 544-508-884
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  8. Photo 904-836-307
    Photo 904-836-307
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  9. Photo 778-976-503
    Photo 778-976-503
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  10. Photo 106-890-976
    Photo 106-890-976
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  11. Photo 750-271-505
    Photo 750-271-505
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  12. Photo 989-126-390
    Photo 989-126-390
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  13. Photo 457-212-135
    Photo 457-212-135
    John W. Cahill

Construction calendar

117 construction-phase photos across 2004 to 2006.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2004 29 2 3 7 17
2005 76 3 10 5 3 5 10 7 7 5 6 8 7
2006 12 7 5
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