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Qwest Building photo Qwest Building Minneapolis 346 ft. n/a 1932

The Qwest Building in Minneapolis, Minnesota was completed in 1932 and became the tallest building to be built in the city during the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. Named for its current owner, it was previously known as the Northwestern Bell Building. Originally standing 346 feet (105 m) tall, the structure grew to 416 feet (127 m) with the addition of a microwave antenna "crown" in 1958.

Inland Steel Building photo Inland Steel Building Chicago 332 ft. n/a 1957

The Inland Steel Building, located at 30 W. Monroe Street in Chicago, is one of the defining commercial high-rises of the post-World War II era of modern architecture. It was built in the years 1956–1957 and was the first skyscraper to be built in the Chicago Loop following the Great Depression of the 1930s. Its principal designers were Bruce Graham and Walter Netsch of the Skidmore, Owings & Merrill architecture firm.

Image Not Available Indiana Tower Indianapolis 750 ft. n/a n/a

Indiana Tower was the proposed centerpiece of White River State Park in Indianapolis, Indiana. Designed by César Pelli in 1980, the plan was ultimately scrapped. As part of the downtown revitalization campaign for Indianapolis, the state solicited designs for a distinctive piece of skyline architecture in the tradition of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis or the Space Needle in Seattle.

Monadnock Building photo Monadnock Building Chicago 197 ft. n/a 1891

The Monadnock Building, also known as Monadnock Block, is a historic proto-skyscraper in the Loop district of downtown Chicago, Illinois. It is arguably the world's first skyscraper. The Monadnock is the tallest commercial building in the world with masonry load-bearing walls. It is located at 53 West Jackson Blvd. The seventeen-story building stands 197 feet (60 meters) tall.

Aston Park, Dallas photo Aston Park, Dallas Dallas n/a n/a 1983

Aston Park is a public park located in downtown Dallas, Texas, USA. The park is located on a triangle of land located between Pacific, Harwood and Live Oak in the City Center District. The park was dedicated in 1983 in honor of James W Aston, who was a prominent business leader and president of Republic National Bank in 1957. Adjacent to Republic Center, Corrigan Tower and Pacific Place, the park consists of a grove of mature trees and plaza area.

Fels Institute of Government photo Fels Institute of Government Philadelphia n/a n/a n/a

The Fels Institute of Government is the University of Pennsylvania’s graduate program in public policy and public management. Its practical approach to public management education, its Ivy League pedigree and its relatively small size make it one of the nation's leading boutique programs in public affairs.

Space Needle photo Space Needle Seattle 605 ft. n/a 1961

The Space Needle is a tower in Seattle, Washington, and is a major landmark of the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and a symbol of Seattle. Located at the Seattle Center, it was built for the 1962 World's Fair, during which time nearly 20,000 people a day used the elevators, with over 2.3 million visitors in all for the World Fair. The Space Needle is 605 feet (184 m) high at its highest point and 138 feet (42 m) wide at its widest point and weighs 9,550 tons.

Midtown Crossing at Turner Park photo Midtown Crossing at Turner Park Omaha n/a n/a n/a

Midtown Crossing at Turner Park is a million square-foot, seven-building, mixed-use development located in Midtown Omaha, Nebraska. Its borders are 31st to 33rd streets and Dodge to Harney streets. This new urban development project will include condos, apartments, hotel, movie-theater, fitness center, grocery store and other retail and dining options. As part of this project, Turner Park’s green space will be expanded to include more than seven acres.

Potter Building photo Potter Building

NYC

n/a n/a 1857

The Potter Building is an iron-framed office building located at 35-38 Park Row in Manhattan, NY. Commissioned by Orlando B. Potter and designed by Norris G. Starkweather, it was constructed from 1883 to 1886. It replaced one of the New York World's former buildings which burned down in 1882 doing more than $400,000 in damage. The facade was constructed of brick and terracotta, which was chosen by Potter due to its fire resistance and low cost.

Image Not Available Fifth Third Center Dayton 336 ft. n/a n/a

Fifth Third Center is a high-rise office tower located in Downtown Dayton, Ohio. The building is 102 meters tall (336ft.) The most noteworthy tenant is Fifth Third Bank. The building was once known as One Dayton Centre until Fifth Third Bank moved into the building in 2009. The tower has the following amenities: Located within the tower is a restaurant called Super Subby's. Along with a restaurant, there is a Wright-Patt Credit Union and a FedEx office.

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