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The Parkshore
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General information
Type Residential
Location 195 North Harbor Drive, Chicago, Illinois
Coordinates 41°53′8.49″N 87°36′52.90″W / 41.8856917°N 87.6146944°W / 41.8856917; -87.6146944
Completed 1991
Height
Roof 556 ft (169 m)
Design and construction
Architect Barancik Conte

The Parkshore is a very tall building, known as a skyscraper, located in Chicago, Illinois. It stands at 556 feet (about 169 meters) high. This impressive building was finished in 1991 and has 56 floors.

What is the Parkshore?

The Parkshore is a residential skyscraper. This means people live in apartments inside the building. It is one of the many tall buildings that make up Chicago's famous skyline.

How Tall is the Parkshore?

Standing at 556 feet, the Parkshore is quite tall! To give you an idea, that's taller than 50 basketball courts lined up end-to-end. It has 56 floors, which is a lot of levels for people to live on.

Who Designed This Skyscraper?

The Parkshore was designed by a company called Barancik Conte. Architects like them are the creative minds who plan out how big buildings will look and function. They make sure the building is safe and looks good.

Where is the Parkshore Located?

The Parkshore is found in the city of Chicago, Illinois. Chicago is famous for its many skyscrapers and its beautiful lakefront. The building is located near the harbor, which is a great spot with views of Lake Michigan.

The Parkshore in Chicago's Skyline

Chicago has many very tall buildings. The Parkshore is the 53rd tallest building in the city. This shows just how many amazing skyscrapers Chicago has! It's part of what makes the city's skyline so special.

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