Park Place Tower is located at 655 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, Illinois and is a 56-story, 901-unit condominium tower located in the Lakeview neighborhood in the north side of Chicago. Park Place Tower is the tallest building in Illinois outside of downtown Chicago.[1] Park Place Tower is one of the largest residential towers in Chicago at 530.5 feet (161.7 m).[2]
| Park Place Tower | |
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 Park Place Tower seen from Lincoln Park and Irving Park road | |
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| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Location | 655 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago, IL 60613 |
| Coordinates | 41°57′17″N 87°38′51″W / 41.9546°N 87.6475°W |
| Completed | 1971 |
Construction and renovation
The tower was initially built in 1971. The entire building was completely renovated and converted to a condominium building in a multi-million dollar project that lasted from 2001 until 2006.
Design awards
The Tower's redesign has earned many awards, including:[citation needed]
- The Interior Design Institute of British Columbia's Best in Show for 2002
- The Interior Design Institute of British Columbia's Gold Medal Award of Excellence for 2002
- The Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago's Silver "Key Award" - Best Overall Community, Urban for 2002
- The Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago's Silver "Key Award" - Clubhouse/Club Center, Urban for 2002
- The Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago's Silver "Key Award" - Lobbies for 2002