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Panorama of Chicago File 251-493-889
Chicago, IL city
structure #978112647building

The Fairbanks at Cityfront Plaza

existing 117.9 m 31 floors 2008

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Building Mass Height117.9 m
Architectural Height117.9 m
Height Top Floor105.7 m
Floors31
Completion2008
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usageresidential condominium
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address280 East Illinois Street
Smart Address280 East Illinois Street
Smart Address275 East Grand Avenue
Smart Address510 North Fairbanks Court
CityChicago, IL
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-11-02

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    Ryan Hildebrand
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199 construction-phase photos across 2005 to 2008.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2005 7 4 3
2006 116 6 3 5 9 5 16 11 14 9 21 2 15
2007 54 6 7 5 5 3 5 2 4 6 4 4 3
2008 22 7 3 3 6 2 1
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