Bank of America Corporate Center
Headquarters of Bank of America and skyscraper in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Bank of America Corporate Center is an 871 ft (265 m) skyscraper in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina.[1] Designed by Argentine architect César Pelli and HKS Architects, and best known as the headquarters of the namesake Bank of America, it has been the tallest building in North Carolina since its 1992 construction, and is the 56th tallest building in the United States as well as the 174th-tallest building in the world.
Bank of America Corporate Center | |
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General information | |
Location | 100 North Tryon Street Charlotte, North Carolina |
Construction started | November 18, 1989; 34 years ago (1989-11-18) |
Topped-out | October 2, 1991; 32 years ago (1991-10-02) |
Completed | July 1992; 31 years ago (1992-07) |
Opening | October 17, 1992; 31 years ago (1992-10-17) |
Owner | Bank of America |
Height | |
Roof | 871 feet (265 m)[1] |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 60 |
Floor area | 1,212,176 square feet (112,614.8 m2)[2] |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Cesar Pelli and HKS Architects |
Other information | |
Public transit access | Tryon Street |
Website | |
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Sometimes locally referred to as the "Taj McColl" after former Bank of America CEO Hugh McColl, who was responsible for the tower's construction,[3] on a clear day the tower is visible to the naked eye from 35 miles (56 km) away.[4]