River Plaza (skyscraper) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids River Plaza |
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Most of the building is visible behind the former Sun-Times Building (current site of the Trump International Hotel & Tower).
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| General information | |
| Type | Residential |
| Location | 405 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 41°53′23.3″N 87°37′32.8″W / 41.889806°N 87.625778°W |
| Completed | 1977 |
| Management | Community Specialists |
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| Roof | 524 ft (160 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 56 |
| Lifts/elevators | 6 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Gordon & Levin |
River Plaza is a very tall building, known as a skyscraper, located in Chicago, Illinois. It stands at 524 feet (160 meters) high. This impressive building was finished in 1977. It has 56 floors, and 51 of these floors are homes for people, with a total of 678 apartments.
About River Plaza
River Plaza was designed by architects Gordon & Levin. It is one of the tallest buildings in Chicago. In fact, it ranks as the 74th tallest building in the city.
When it was first built, River Plaza offered apartments for rent. This means people paid money each month to live there. However, in 1994, the building changed. It was converted into condominiums.
What are Condominiums?
A condominium, often called a condo, is an apartment that you can buy. It's like owning a part of the building. When you own a condo, you own your specific apartment. You also share ownership of common areas like hallways, gyms, or pools. The River Plaza building is currently managed by a group called Community Specialists. They help take care of the building for all the condo owners.
