101 Hudson Street facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 101 Hudson Street |
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| Alternative names | Merrill Lynch Building |
| Record height | |
| Tallest in New Jersey from 1992 to 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Newport Tower |
| Surpassed by | 30 Hudson Street |
| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Post-modernism |
| Location | 101 Hudson Street Jersey City, New Jersey |
| Completed | 1992 |
| Opening | 1992 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 167 m (548 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 42 |
| Floor area | 116,125 m2 (1,249,960 sq ft) |
| Lifts/elevators | 30 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Brennan Beer Gorman / Architects LLP |
101 Hudson Street is a very tall building in Jersey City, New Jersey. People also call it the Merrill Lynch Building. It stands in the Exchange Place area. This building is one of the tallest in Jersey City and in the whole state of New Jersey.
The building was finished in 1992. It has 42 floors and reaches a height of 167 meters (about 548 feet). For a while, it was the second tallest building in New Jersey. It was designed by a company called Brennan Beer Gorman / Architects LLP. Big companies like Merrill Lynch and American International Group have offices here.
Amazing Views from the Top
From the higher floors of 101 Hudson Street, you can see amazing things. If you look east, you get a clear view of Manhattan in New York City. Looking south, you can see New York Bay and even the famous Statue of Liberty. You can also spot other tall buildings nearby, like 30 Hudson Street.
Home to Peregrine Falcons
This tall building is also a special home for birds! Several Peregrine Falcons have made their nests on 101 Hudson Street. These are very fast birds of prey. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection helps watch over them. They even have a special "Jersey City Peregrine Cam." This camera lets people watch the falcons online from home.
See also
In Spanish: 101 Hudson Street para niños
