The Fordham is one of the tallest residential buildings in

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. The 52-story building was completed in 2003 at a height of 574 ft (175 m) and features a

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-like roof. It was designed by Solomon, Cordwell, Buenz and Associates and developed by the

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. Developer Christopher T. Carley also included

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on the eleventh floor of the building. The townhomes face a private

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on top of the

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and each is equipped with its own elevator. The Fordham contains some of the most expensive residential units in Chicago with

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s occupying the top ten floors of the building. Notable Fordham residents include actor John Cusack.

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