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Panorama of Indianapolis File 940-709-907

Indianapolis, IN city

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structure #999150751building

The Block

existing 46.9 m 10 floors 1911

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Architectural Height46.9 m
Roof Height46.9 m
Main Roof Height46.6 m
Floors10
Completion1911
Last Renovation2003
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageretail, rental housing
Status existing
Architectural Stylebeaux-arts
Address50 North Illinois Street
Smart Address34–50 North Illinois Street
Smart Address101–121 West Market Street
Smart Address102–128 West Court Street
CityIndianapolis
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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