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Panorama of Chicago File 251-493-889
Chicago, IL city
structure #942105463building

Waldorf Astoria Chicago

existing 209 m 60 floors 2009

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Tip Height209 m
Architectural Height209 m
Roof Height205.4 m
Height Top Floor186.6 m
Floors60
Completion2009
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagehotel, residential condominium
Status existing
Architectural Stylepostmodern
Address11 East Walton Place
Smart Address940 North Rush Street
Smart Address2–14 East Delaware Place
Smart Address1–25 East Walton Place
Smart Address921 North State Street
1st Level DistrictDowntown
2nd Level DistrictNear North Side
CityChicago, IL
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-30

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Construction calendar

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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2006 48 3 5 11 5 15 3 6
2007 59 4 2 6 4 2 8 2 10 3 8 7 3
2008 83 3 6 27 2 4 1 11 23 6
2009 68 12 2 5 15 12 8 1 4 1 8
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