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101 Marietta Street
Centennial Tower Atlanta 1.jpg
Former names Centennial Tower
General information
Type Commercial offices
Architectural style Modernism
Location 101 Marietta Street NW
Atlanta, Georgia
Coordinates 33°45′24″N 84°23′31″W / 33.7568°N 84.3919°W / 33.7568; -84.3919
Completed 1975
Owner The Dilweg Companies
Height
Roof 140 m (460 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 36
Floor area 674,994 sq ft (62,709.0 m2)
Design and construction
Architect Cooper Carry & Associates
Neuhaus & Taylor

101 Marietta Street is a very tall building in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. It stands 140 m (460 ft) (about 459 feet) high. This skyscraper has 36 floors. It is a busy place where many companies have their offices.

This building was once known as Centennial Tower. It got its new name after some big changes.

About 101 Marietta Street

101 Marietta Street is a modern office building. It is located right in the heart of Atlanta. This area is full of other tall buildings and businesses. The building is known as a "Class A" office space. This means it is a high-quality building. It has good services and modern features for businesses.

A Look at Its History

The building was finished in 1975. It was first called Centennial Tower. In 1998, the building got a major update. This update changed its look. It also made the building a little taller. The renovation added special chevron shapes to its top. These changes increased its height by 4 m (13 ft). After these updates, the building was renamed 101 Marietta Street.

What Happens Inside?

This skyscraper is filled with many different offices. Businesses use these spaces for their daily work. It is a place where many people come to work each day. The building has over 600,000 square feet of office space. This is a very large area.

The U.S. Census Bureau

One important office inside 101 Marietta Street is the U.S. Census Bureau. This government group has its Atlanta office here. The Census Bureau is very important. They count all the people living in the United States. They also gather lots of information about the country. This information helps the government make important decisions. It helps them understand how communities are growing and changing.

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