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North Harbor Tower
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General information
Status Complete
Type Residential
Location 175 North Harbor Drive, Chicago, Illinois
Coordinates 41°53′07″N 87°36′56″W / 41.8854°N 87.6155°W / 41.8854; -87.6155
Completed 1988
Owner Waterton Property Management
Height
Roof 556 ft (169 m)
Technical details
Floor count 55
Design and construction
Architect Fujikawa Johnson & Associates

The North Harbor Tower is a really tall building, called a skyscraper, located in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It stands about 556 feet (169 meters) high and has 55 floors. This amazing building was finished in 1988.

A company called Fujikawa Johnson & Associates designed the tower. It is currently the 53rd tallest building in Chicago. Each window in the North Harbor Tower has a special triangular shape. This design helps residents get awesome views of the city skyline, nearby parks, Lake Michigan, and the Chicago River.

Like many apartment buildings in its area, North Harbor Tower offers many cool features. These include an indoor swimming pool and a fitness center open all day. There is also an outdoor sundeck where people can relax.

About the Building's History

The North Harbor Tower is mainly a residential building. This means people live in its many apartments. In January 2016, a company named Crescent Heights agreed to buy the building. It had 600 apartments at that time. The estimated cost was around $200 million.

Later, in June 2018, another company took over. Waterton Property Management & Investment Group bought the building. The exact price of this sale was not shared publicly.

Where It Fits in Chicago's Skyline

The North Harbor Tower is an important part of the Chicago skyline. When you look at a picture of the city, you can spot it easily. In the panorama below, the North Harbor Tower is right next to another building called Harbor Point. It stands just to its left.

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