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Panorama of Chicago File 310-956-285

Chicago, IL city

structure #904411989building

Sky55

existing 129.4 m 40 floors 2006

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Architectural Height129.4 m
Roof Height129 m
Main Roof Height124.2 m
Height Top Floor119.7 m
Floors40
Completion2006
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagerental housing
Status existing
Address1255 South Michigan Avenue
Smart Address1301 South Michigan Avenue
Smart Address1255 South Michigan Avenue
Smart Address100 East 13th Street
CityChicago
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-18

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  1. Photo 945-901-440
    Photo 945-901-440
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  2. Photo 607-853-852
    Photo 607-853-852
    B. Victor Adams
  3. Photo 975-796-830
    Photo 975-796-830
    B. Victor Adams
  4. Photo 982-493-950
    Photo 982-493-950
    B. Victor Adams
  5. Photo 120-430-834
    Photo 120-430-834
    B. Victor Adams
  6. Photo 487-382-550
    Photo 487-382-550
    B. Victor Adams
  7. Photo 262-925-774
    Photo 262-925-774
    B. Victor Adams
  8. Photo 849-460-036
    Photo 849-460-036
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  9. Photo 717-148-346
    Photo 717-148-346
    B. Victor Adams

Construction calendar

250 construction-phase photos across 2004 to 2007.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2004 38 5 13 4 5 4 3 3 1
2005 123 11 3 5 7 10 28 16 13 15 2 6 7
2006 84 9 10 28 18 17 2
2007 5 5
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