Who lives in Lake Point Tower Chicago?

Celebrities like Ryne Sandberg and Sammy Sosa have lived there. The tower, which now houses about 1,600 people in its 857 condominiums, some of which are combined units, went condo in 1988.

How many units is a Lake Point Tower?

752 condos
THE BUILDING Lake Point Tower was built in 1968 at 505 North Lake Shore Drive and houses 752 condos within its 70 stories. It has a private 2 1/2 acre park with a waterfall, grills and a playground.

What is the significance of Lake Point Tower over time?

Lake Point Tower was one of the first high-rise residential buildings in the world to feature all-electric appliances and utilities and pioneered the concept of the “Park in the City,” being the first residential complex in a major city to have its own two-and-one-half acre park—including a playground, pool, duck pond.

Why is Lake Point Tower east of Lake Shore Drive?

Chicago’s Lakefront Skyline, 1968 by Steven Rettigi. A decade after this painting was finished, in 1975, Harbor Point was completed. It, too, was east of Lake Shore Drive. So that made a total of three buildings–Lake Point Tower, Outer Drive East and Harbor Point–that were all east of LSD.

Where is the Lake Point Tower in Chicago?

Lake Point Tower is located in one of Chicago’s most premier neighborhoods: Streeterville. Streeterville is the gateway to Chicago’s famous Navy Pier, fine dining, shopping as well as unbeatable convenience, incredible views, and stunning architecture. Ready to live at Lake Point Tower?

Is there a tower on Lake Shore Drive?

Well known for its graceful curves and enviable location, Lake Point Tower is the only major private structure on the east side of Lake Shore Drive and likely to remain that way for the foreseeable future, given the city’s rare occasions of building large structures on the east side of Lake Shore Drive.

Who are the architects of Lake Point Tower?

The architects for Lake Point Tower were John Heinrich and George Schipporeit, working under the firm name of Schipporeit and Heinrich; the two were students of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, one of the best known architects of the Bauhaus movement and International Style school, who taught at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago.

What are the amenities at Lake Point Tower?

Amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, recently renovated health club, valet parking and onsite management. There’s even a 2.5 acre park with a pond and waterfall on the grounds. At Lake Point Tower you’re also just steps away from Navy Pier and the Magnificent Mile. Pets are welcome.