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Photo 289-654-863: Columbus Plaza

View from the northwest

Columbus Plaza: View from the northwest

Connected to Columbus Plaza (Chicago)

Photo credits: John W. Cahill
Assigned category: full exterior view
Keywords: River-level view

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