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This list of tallest buildings in Indianapolis ranks skyscrapers and high-rises in the U.S. city of Indianapolis, Indiana, by height. The city's three skyscrapers and a majority of its high-rises are located in downtown Indianapolis. The tallest building in the city is the 49-story Salesforce Tower, which rises 701 feet (214 m), excluding antenna masts, and was completed in 1990. The structure is the tallest completed building in the state and the 175th tallest building in the U.S. The city's second tallest structure is the OneAmerica Tower, which was the tallest building in Indiana from 1982 until 1990. Of the 40 tallest buildings in Indiana, 34 are located in Indianapolis.

The history of skyscrapers in Indianapolis began with the completion in 1895 of the Thomas Building, which is regarded as the first high-rise in the city. Before it was demolished, this structure stood 13 stories and 170 feet (52 m) in height. Indianapolis went through an early high-rise construction boom in the 1960s, during which time the city saw the completion of the 372-foot (113 m) City-County Building. The City-County Building was the first building in the city to rise higher than the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, and was the tallest building in the city until 1970. However, the pace of new high-rise construction then slowed until 1982; starting in that year, Indianapolis entered into a large building boom that lasted until 1990. During that time, six of the city's ten tallest skyscrapers were built, including the Chase Tower, OneAmerica Tower and Market Tower. Based on existing and under-construction buildings over 500 feet (152 m) tall, the skyline of Indianapolis is ranked first in Indiana, sixth in the Midwest (after Chicago, Minneapolis, Detroit, Columbus and Cleveland) and 24th in the country. As of May 2014, there are 142 completed high-rises in the city. Indianapolis ranks first in the state in high-rise count, ahead of Fort Wayne.

Indianapolis was the site of very little high-rise construction from the end of the boom in 1990 until the mid-2000s; the city has since entered into a third period of high-rise construction, with four skyscrapers that rank in city's 20 tallest buildings being completed after 2000. The tallest of these is the 376-foot (115 m) JW Marriott Indianapolis, standing at 34 stories tall. Other projects completed after 2000 are the 287-foot (87 m) Conrad Indianapolis and 259 feet (79 m) Simon Property Group Headquarters, both in 2006. One Indiana Square, now known as Regions Tower, went through an exterior refinishing after being damaged by high winds on April 2, 2006. As of February 2019, there are four high-rise buildings under construction, approved for construction or proposed for construction in Indianapolis.

Tallest buildings

This list ranks completed buildings in Indianapolis that stand at least 200 feet (61 m) tall based on standard height measurements. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed.      Tallest building in Indiana upon completion

Rank Name Image Height
ft (m)
Floors Year Use Coordinates Notes
1 Salesforce Tower ChaseTowerIndianapolis.jpg 701 (214) 49 1990 Office 39°46′11″N 86°9′26″W / 39.76972°N 86.15722°W / 39.76972; -86.15722 (Salesforce Tower (Indianapolis)) The twin antenna masts bring the total height to 811 feet (247 m). Former names include Bank One Tower and Chase Tower.
2 OneAmerica Tower Downtown Indianapolis drone photo, 2018.jpg 533 (162) 38 1982 Office 39°46′13″N 86°9′37″W / 39.77028°N 86.16028°W / 39.77028; -86.16028 (OneAmerica Tower) Building was topped out on July 30, 1982, becoming the tallest building in Indianapolis and in Indiana until Salesforce Tower was completed in 1990. Former names include AUL Tower and One American Square. The building is unique for its hexagonal floorplate, interior courtyard, and Indiana limestone cladding.
3 Regions Tower Regions Tower from University Park in 2022.jpg 504 (154) 37 1970 Office 39°46′13″N 86°09′18.50″W / 39.77028°N 86.1551389°W / 39.77028; -86.1551389 (Regions Tower (Indianapolis)) Building was topped out on November 9, 1968 and dedicated in December 1970. Tallest building in Indianapolis and in Indiana until OneAmerica Tower was completed in 1982. It opened as the Indiana National Bank (INB) Tower/One Indiana Square. The glass curtain wall façade was renovated in 1982 and 1992. After severe weather damaged the building in 2006, it was reclad in 2007–2009 with a modern façade.
4 Market Tower Market Tower Indianapolis July 2022.jpg 421 (128) 32 1988 Office 39°46′8″N 86°9′34″W / 39.76889°N 86.15944°W / 39.76889; -86.15944 (Market Tower) The building was topped out on April 9, 1988 and dedicated on October 18, 1988.
5 300 North Meridian 300 North Meridian from Indiana World War Memorial in 2022.jpg 408 (124) 28 1989 Office 39°46′17″N 86°9′30″W / 39.77139°N 86.15833°W / 39.77139; -86.15833 (300 North Meridian)
6 BMO Plaza M&I Plaza.jpg 401 (122) 31 1988 Office 39°46′10.15″N 86°09′20.5″W / 39.7694861°N 86.155694°W / 39.7694861; -86.155694 (BMO Plaza) The building was topped out on June 16, 1987, and opened as First Indiana Plaza and was later named M&I Plaza.
7 JW Marriott Indianapolis Edificio en Indianapolis, Indiana, EUA.jpg 376 (115) 34 2011 Hotel 39°46′0″N 86°10′05.5″W / 39.76667°N 86.168194°W / 39.76667; -86.168194 (JW Marriott Indianapolis) The building was topped out on December 1, 2009 and opened on February 4, 2011. The tallest hotel in Indiana, it is connected to the Indianapolis skywalk system.
8 City-County Building City-County Building (Indianapolis) exterior.jpg 372 (113) 28 1962 Government 39°46′04.5″N 86°09′12.75″W / 39.767917°N 86.1535417°W / 39.767917; -86.1535417 (City-County Building (Indianapolis))

Tallest building constructed in Indianapolis during the 1960s. It contains a public indoor observation deck on the 28th floor

9 101 West Ohio 101 West Ohio - 110911-1596-jikatu-Edit.jpg 360.13 (110) 22 1987 Office 39°46′10.95″N 86°9′36.65″W / 39.7697083°N 86.1601806°W / 39.7697083; -86.1601806 (City-County Building (Indianapolis))

The building is topped with a 65-foot (20 m) xenon light pylon at its northeast corner

10 AT&T Building Roof, Birch Bayh Federal Building, Indianapolis, Indiana LCCN2010719409.tif 321 (98) 22 1932 Office 39°46′15.66″N 86°9′30.52″W / 39.7710167°N 86.1584778°W / 39.7710167; -86.1584778 (AT&T Building (Indianapolis))

When completed in the 1930s, the building was only seven floors high; additions in the 1940s and 1960s brought it to its current height.

11 Capital Center South Tower Capital Center South Tower, Indianapolis, Indiana.jpg 311 (95) 22 1987 Office 39°46′13.42″N 86°9′33.67″W / 39.7703944°N 86.1593528°W / 39.7703944; -86.1593528 (Capital Center South Tower)

Connected via atrium to the 26th-tallest building in Indianapolis, Fifth Third Bank Tower

12 Hilton Indianapolis Hilton Indianapolis in 2011.jpg 302 (92) 18 1971 Hotel 39°46′8.46″N 86°9′38″W / 39.7690167°N 86.16056°W / 39.7690167; -86.16056 (Hilton Indianapolis)

Originally constructed as the headquarters of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Indiana (now Anthem)

13 Riley Towers I Riley Towers I and II, Indianapolis, Indiana.jpg 295 (90) 30 1963 Residential 39°46′30.54″N 86°9′10.15″W / 39.7751500°N 86.1528194°W / 39.7751500; -86.1528194 (Riley Towers I) Riley Towers I and II are the tallest residential buildings in Indianapolis and Indiana.
Riley Towers II 39°46′32.68″N 86°9′9.35″W / 39.7757444°N 86.1525972°W / 39.7757444; -86.1525972 (Riley Towers II)
15 360 Market Square 360 Market Square from Alabama and Market streets in 2022.jpg 290 (88) 28 2018 Residential 39°46′6.9″N 86°9′4.77″W / 39.768583°N 86.1513250°W / 39.768583; -86.1513250 (360 Market Square)
16 Conrad Indianapolis Conrad Indianapolis.jpg 287 (87) 23 2006 Hotel
Residential
39°46′3.21″N 86°9′34.3″W / 39.7675583°N 86.159528°W / 39.7675583; -86.159528 (Conrad Indianapolis)

Tallest building completed in Indianapolis during the 2000s. It is connected to the Indianapolis skywalk system.

17 220 Meridian 220 Meridian, Indianapolis.jpg 284 (87) 23 1974 Office
Residential
39°46′13.43″N 86°9′30.57″W / 39.7703972°N 86.1584917°W / 39.7703972; -86.1584917 (220 Meridian)

Formerly known as the SBC 220 Building and AT&T 220 Building

18 Market Square Center Market Square Center, Indianapolis.png 283 (86) 20 1975 Office 39°46′10.15″N 86°9′14.41″W / 39.7694861°N 86.1540028°W / 39.7694861; -86.1540028 (Market Square Center)

Also known as the Gold Building. In June 2022, developers announced it would be converted into a 350-unit apartment building.

19 Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital, Indianapolis.jpg 280 (85) 11 2013 Hospital 39°46′40.58″N 86°11′2.28″W / 39.7779389°N 86.1839667°W / 39.7779389; -86.1839667 (Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital)
20 CityView on Meridian CityView on Meridian - June 2022 - Sarah Stierch 01.jpg 268 (82) 20 1966 Residential 39°49′30.85″N 86°9′22.01″W / 39.8252361°N 86.1561139°W / 39.8252361; -86.1561139 (CityView on Meridian)

Formerly tallest building outside downtown Indianapolis until completion of the Indianapolis International Airport Air Traffic Control Tower in 2005

Hyatt Regency Indianapolis / PNC Center Hyatt Regency PNC Center Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.jpg 268 (82) 22 1977 Hotel
Office
39°45′59.37″N 86°9′39.04″W / 39.7664917°N 86.1608444°W / 39.7664917; -86.1608444 (Hyatt Regency Indianapolis / PNC Center)

Tallest mixed-use building in Indianapolis. It is connected to the Indianapolis skywalk system.

22 Simon Property Group Headquarters Simon Property Group Headquarters from Washington Street in 2022.jpg 259 (79) 14 2006 Office 39°46′0.84″N 86°9′44.34″W / 39.7669000°N 86.1623167°W / 39.7669000; -86.1623167 (Simon Property Group Headquarters)
23 Indiana Statehouse StateCapitolIndiana.jpg 255 (78) 4 1888 Government 39°46′7.29″N 86°9′45.49″W / 39.7686917°N 86.1626361°W / 39.7686917; -86.1626361 (Indiana Statehouse)
24 Fifth Third Bank Tower Fifth Third Bank Tower from Illinois Street in 2022.jpg 246 (75) 17 1983 Office 39°46′15.78″N 86°9′33.22″W / 39.7710500°N 86.1592278°W / 39.7710500; -86.1592278 (Fifth Third Bank Tower)

Connected via atrium to the 12th-tallest building in Indianapolis, Capital Center South Tower

25 Barnes and Thornburg Building Barnes and Thornburg Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.jpg 245 (75) 17 1909 Office 39°46′0.3″N 86°9′28.2″W / 39.766750°N 86.157833°W / 39.766750; -86.157833 (Barnes and Thornburg Building)

Originally known as the Merchants Bank Building

26 Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown from Washington Street in 2022.jpg 240.79 (73) 18 1985 Hotel 39°46′3.41″N 86°9′37.49″W / 39.7676139°N 86.1604139°W / 39.7676139; -86.1604139 (Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown) It is connected to the Indianapolis skywalk system.
27 8888 Keystone Crossing 8888 Keystone Crossing.jpg 229 (70) 18 1988 Office 39°55′0.82″N 86°6′31.86″W / 39.9168944°N 86.1088500°W / 39.9168944; -86.1088500 (8888 Keystone Crossing)
28 Fletcher Trust Building Fletcher Trust Building Indianapolis.jpg 218 (66) 16 1915 Hotel 39°46′7.73″N 86°9′23.74″W / 39.7688139°N 86.1565944°W / 39.7688139; -86.1565944 (Fletcher Trust Building)

Formerly known as the Fletcher Trust Building (1915–1996), then Ramada Waterbury Indianapolis Hotel (1996–2003)

29 Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel.JPG 217 (66) 21 1969 Hotel 39°46′10.94″N 86°9′31.22″W / 39.7697056°N 86.1586722°W / 39.7697056; -86.1586722 (Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre)

Built as the Indianapolis Hilton, later the Hilton on the Circle, then Ramada Plaza in 1994, Radisson Hotel Indianapolis City Centre in 1996 and Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre in 2007.

30 Indiana Government Center North Indiana Government Center North and Indiana State Library and Historical Bureau in 2022.jpg 214 (65) 14 1960 Government 39°46′8.81″N 86°9′53.28″W / 39.7691139°N 86.1648000°W / 39.7691139; -86.1648000 (Indiana Government Center North)
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown Indianapolis Marriott Downtown in 2022.jpg 214 (65) 19 2001 Hotel 39°45′59.67″N 86°9′53.12″W / 39.7665750°N 86.1647556°W / 39.7665750; -86.1647556 (Indianapolis Marriott Downtown) It is connected to the Indianapolis skywalk system.
32 One North Pennsylvania One North Pennsylvania, Indianapolis, 2011.jpg 212 (65) 16 1908 Office 39°46′2.72″N 86°9′21.59″W / 39.7674222°N 86.1559972°W / 39.7674222; -86.1559972 (One North Pennsylvania)
33 Riley Hospital for Children Simon Family Tower Riley Hospital for Children.jpg 210 (64) 10 2010 Hospital 39°46′40.24″N 86°10′49.68″W / 39.7778444°N 86.1804667°W / 39.7778444; -86.1804667 (Riley Hospital for Children Simon Family Tower)
34 30 South Meridian 30 South Meridian Indianapolis July 2022.jpg 206 (63) 12 1929 Office 39°45′58.33″N 86°9′30.52″W / 39.7662028°N 86.1584778°W / 39.7662028; -86.1584778 (30 South Meridian)
35 Richard G. Lugar Tower Richard G. Lugar Tower looking northeast from Arch Street in 2022.jpg 201 (61) 15 1974 Residential 39°46′45.21″N 86°8′59.57″W / 39.7792250°N 86.1498806°W / 39.7792250; -86.1498806 (Richard G. Lugar Tower)
Hyatt House Indianapolis / Downtown
Hyatt Place Indianapolis / Downtown
Hyatt Place Indianapolis.jpg 201 (61) 15 2019 Hotel 39°45′52.7″N 86°9′24.12″W / 39.764639°N 86.1567000°W / 39.764639; -86.1567000 (Hyatt House Indianapolis / Downtown) Originally proposed as dual Aloft and Element hotel brands, but changed to Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands before construction.
The Westin Indianapolis Westin Indianapolis July 2022.jpg 201 (61) 15 1987 Hotel 39°45′59.34″N 86°9′48.59″W / 39.7664833°N 86.1634972°W / 39.7664833; -86.1634972 (The Westin Indianapolis) It is connected to the Indianapolis skywalk system.
38 110 East Washington Street 110EastWashingtonStreetIndianapolisIndiana.jpg 200 (61) 15 1921 Residential 39°46′2.63″N 86°9′20.86″W / 39.7673972°N 86.1557944°W / 39.7673972; -86.1557944 (110 East Washington Street)

Other structures

This list ranks completed structures in Indianapolis that stand at least 200 feet (61 m) tall based on standard height measurements. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a structure was completed.

Rank Name Image Height
ft (m)
Floors Year Use Coordinates Notes
1 Harding Street Station smokestacks 565 (172) 1973 Chimneys 39°42′33.26″N 86°11′48.50″W / 39.7092389°N 86.1968056°W / 39.7092389; -86.1968056 (Harding Street Station smokestacks)
2 Indianapolis International Airport Air Traffic Control Tower Indy atc.png 340 (104) 2006 Air traffic control 39°42′31.25″N 86°18′16.07″W / 39.7086806°N 86.3044639°W / 39.7086806; -86.3044639 (Indianapolis International Airport Air Traffic Control Tower)

Upon completion, it was the second-tallest air traffic control tower in the U.S. and among the ten tallest in the world. It is the tallest habitable building outside downtown Indianapolis.

3 Indiana State Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Indianapolis, IN.jpg 284 (87) 1902 Monument 39°46′6.7″N 86°9′28.96″W / 39.768528°N 86.1580444°W / 39.768528; -86.1580444 (Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (Indianapolis))

Tallest structure in Indianapolis until the completion of the City-County Building in 1962. Tallest structure in Indianapolis listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

4 Lucas Oil Stadium Lucas Oil Stadium 2021Final Four.jpg 270 (82) 2008 Stadium 39°45′37.13″N 86°9′49.43″W / 39.7603139°N 86.1637306°W / 39.7603139; -86.1637306 (Lucas Oil Stadium)
5 Scottish Rite Cathedral Catedral de tradición escocesa, Indianápolis, Estados Unidos, 2012-10-22, DD 05.jpg 212 (65) 1929 Carillon 39°46′34.35″N 86°9′29.34″W / 39.7762083°N 86.1581500°W / 39.7762083; -86.1581500 (Scottish Rite Cathedral)
6 Indiana World War Memorial Edificio del Indiana World War Memorial Plaza, Indianápolis, Estados Unidos, 2012-10-22, DD 12.jpg 210 (64) 1933 Monument 39°46′24.24″N 86°9′25.03″W / 39.7734000°N 86.1569528°W / 39.7734000; -86.1569528 (Indiana World War Memorial)
7 Old National Centre Murat Shrine, Indianápolis, Estados Unidos, 2012-10-22, DD 02.jpg 208 (63) 1909 Minaret 39°46′26.8″N 86°9′2.83″W / 39.774111°N 86.1507861°W / 39.774111; -86.1507861 (Old National Centre)

Tallest under construction, approved, and proposed

This lists high-rises that are under construction, approved, or proposed in Indianapolis and planned to rise at least 200 feet (61 m) in height, but are not yet completed structures. A floor count of 15 stories is used as the cutoff in place of a height of 200 feet (61 m) for buildings whose heights have not yet been released by their developers.

Name Height*
ft (m)
Floors Year*
(est.)
Status Notes
Signia by Hilton Indianapolis 468 (143) 40 2026 Under construction Construction set to begin in mid-2023.
IU Health New Downtown Indianapolis Hospital 350 (107) 16 2027 Under construction The new hospital will consolidate operations of IU Health University and IU Health Methodist hospitals.
Hilton Convention Hotel 275 (84) 25 TBD Approved Construction to begin once the Signia achieves a 75% occupancy rate for two years.
408 North Delaware Street 265 (81) 23 2023 Proposed
21c Museum Hotel Project 387 (118) 32 2024 Proposed Tower will consist of residential and commercial space
230 South Pennsylvania Street 360 (110)
290 (88)
26
16
TBD Proposed The project proposes two towers.

Timeline of tallest buildings

This lists buildings that once held the title of tallest building in Indianapolis. The Indiana State Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument is often billed as the tallest building in Indianapolis from its completion in 1902 until the completion of the City-County Building. Because it is classified as an uninhabitable building, it is omitted from this list.

Name Image Street address Years as tallest Height
ft (m)
Floors Reference
Marion County Courthouse The Industries of the city of Indianapolis - the advantages offered for business location and the investment of capital (1889) (14777719121).jpg 04.0200 E. Washington St. 1876–1962 (86 years) 280 (85) 4
City-County Building City-County Building (Indianapolis) exterior.jpg 07.0200 E. Washington St. 1962–1970 (8 years) 372 (113) 28
One Indiana Square Regions Tower from University Park in 2022.jpg 01.0211 N. Pennsylvania St. 1970–1982 (12 years) 504 (154) 36
AUL Tower Downtown Indianapolis drone photo, 2018.jpg 07.0200 N. Illinois St. 1982–1990 (8 years) 533 (162) 38
Bank One Tower ChaseTowerIndianapolis.jpg 05.0111 Monument Circle 1990–present
(34 years)
811 (247) 49

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Anexo:Edificios más altos de Indianápolis para niños

  • Indiana Tower
  • List of tallest buildings in Indiana
  • List of tallest air traffic control towers in the United States
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