1000 Lake Shore Plaza

1000 Lake Shore Plaza is a residential skyscraper in Chicago standing 590 feet (180 meters) tall with 55 floors. The reinforced concrete structure houses apartments with views of Lake Michigan and the urban landscape.

The building was completed in 1964 and represented a major advance in reinforced concrete construction technology at the time. Its innovative design influenced many subsequent high-rise buildings developed across the city.

The building displays modernist design principles with clean lines and expansive windows that define 1960s architecture. Residents use the balconies regularly to take in views of the lake and city below.

The building sits in a central location with direct access to shopping areas and the waterfront along Lake Michigan. Visitors should note this is a residential building with limited public access to interior spaces.

The tower held the title of Chicago's tallest building with balconies for 35 years until Park Tower surpassed it in 1999. This extended record demonstrates the significance of its original design within the city's development.

Location: Chicago

Inception: 1964

Floors above the ground: 55

GPS coordinates: 41.90102,-87.62444

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:22