The Parkshore

The Parkshore is a 556 ft (169m) tall skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois. It was completed in 1991 and has 56 floors. Barancik Conte designed the building, which is the 53rd tallest in Chicago. The pool on the 56th floor is the highest outdoor pool in Chicago.

The Parkshore


General information
Status	Complete
Type	Residential
Address	195 North Harbor Drive, Chicago, Illinois
Country	United States
Coordinates	41°53′8.49″N 87°36′52.90″W
Completed	October 1991
Opened	April 1, 1991 (1991-04-01)
Height
Roof	556 ft (169 m)
Technical details
Floor count	56
Floor area	945,997 sq ft (87,886.0 m²)
Design and construction
Architect	Barancik Conte
Developer	Amurcon Development
Structural engineer	Alfred Benesch & Company
Main contractor	Power Construction Company
Other information
Parking	371 spaces

Position in Chicago's skyline

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References

The Parkshore at Emporis
"The Parkshore". SkyscraperPage.

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The Parkshore

Position in Chicago's skyline

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