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Panorama of Chicago File 251-493-889
Chicago, IL city
structure #965409475building

Sears Merchandise Building Tower

existing 76 m 14 floors 1906

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Architectural Height76 m
Floors14
Completion1906
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleneo-renaissance
Address900-906 South Homan Avenue
Smart Address900–906 South Homan Avenue
1st Level DistrictWest Side
2nd Level DistrictNorth Lawndale
CityChicago, IL
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-02

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