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structure #988681944building

Optima Horizons

existing 49.5 m 16 floors 2005

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Height Rankings

#11 in Evanston
#10813 in United States
#14586 in North America
#80914 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	49.5 m
Tip Height	49.5 m
Architectural Height	49.5 m
Roof Height	49.5 m
Main Roof Height	44.2 m
Height Top Floor	41.2 m
Floors	16
Completion	2005
Structural Form	high-rise building
Main Usage	residential condominium
Status	existing
Architectural Style	modern
Address	850 Elgin Road
Smart Address	850 Elgin Road
Smart Address	1751 Benson Avenue
Smart Address	845 Clark Street
City	Evanston, IL
Country	United States

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