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Millennium Centre
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Millennium Centre beyond the Rock N Roll McDonald's
General information
Status Complete
Type Residential
Location 33 West Ontario Street, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Construction started 2001
Completed 2003
Opening August 2003
Height
Roof 610 ft (190 m)
Technical details
Floor count 59
Design and construction
Architect Solomon Cordwell Buenz & Associates
Developer American Invsco

The Millennium Centre is a very tall building, known as a skyscraper, located in Chicago, Illinois. It's in a part of the city called the Near North Side. This building is a great example of modern architecture, specifically a style called postmodern.

What is the Millennium Centre?

The Millennium Centre is a huge residential building. This means people live in apartments inside it. It stands incredibly tall, reaching 610 feet (about 186 meters) into the sky. Imagine looking up at a building that's almost two football fields stacked on top of each other!

How Tall is the Building?

This impressive skyscraper has 59 floors. That's a lot of levels for homes! It was finished in 2003, so it's been a part of Chicago's skyline for over 20 years. Construction started in 2001 and it officially opened in August 2003.

Where is it Located?

You can find the Millennium Centre at 33 West Ontario Street in Chicago. It's in a busy and exciting part of the city, close to many other famous buildings and attractions. The building adds to Chicago's reputation for having amazing and unique architecture.

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