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structure #92340897building

Star Tower

existing 44.5 m 13 floors 1930

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Tip Height46 m
Architectural Height44.5 m
Roof Height44.2 m
Main Roof Height40 m
Height Top Floor35.9 m
Floors13
Completion1930
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential condominium
Status existing
Architectural Styleneo-renaissance
Address5400 South Harper Avenue
Smart Address5400 South Harper Avenue
Smart Address1475 East 54th Street
1st Level DistrictSouth Side
2nd Level DistrictHyde Park
CityChicago
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-23

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