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Outer
Drive East
Location
Street
400 East Randolph Street
Zip
60601
Zone
New East Side
Neighborhood
Loop
District
Downtown
City
Chicago
Technical
Data
Height
378 ft.
Floors (over ground)
40
Year (end)
1963
Building
in General
Type of construction
high-rise building
Functions
residential, retail
Style
modern
Facts
—
Until Lake Shore Drive's
S-curve was smoothed out in the early
1980's the building was, true to its name,
located east of the Outer Drive.
—
A large glass dome on the northwest
corner of the lot covers the swimming
pool. This used to be a landmark for motorists
on the Drive, who would pass right by
it.
—
Two metal sculptures by Abbott Pattison
are on the building grounds, including
the 18-foot tall Chicago Totem outside
and Pavane to Chicago in the lobby.
—
This was the world's largest apartment
building when it was built.
—
Each tier of balconies on the front
is bracketed by concrete panels with an
abstract sculptural pattern.
—
For almost ten years this was the only
highrise in the Loop east of One Prudential
Plaza.
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