17th Street Plaza facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 17th Street Plaza |
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17th Street Plaza
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Office |
| Location | 1225 17th Street, Denver, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 39°45′01″N 104°59′43″W / 39.75028°N 104.99528°W |
| Completed | 1982 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 438 ft (134 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 33 |
| Floor area | 666,652 sq ft (61,934.0 m2) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Skidmore, Owings & Merrill |
17th Street Plaza is a very tall building, known as a skyscraper, located in the city of Denver, Colorado. It stands 438 feet (134 meters) high and has 32 floors. This impressive building was finished in 1982 and offers a huge amount of space, covering about 666,653 square feet.
It was designed by famous architects from Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and Wendel Duchsherer Architects. In 2012, 17th Street Plaza was the 11th tallest building in Denver.
What is 17th Street Plaza?
17th Street Plaza is mainly used as an office building. Many different companies and organizations have their offices inside. It's a busy place where people work every day.
Who Owns and Uses the Building?
In 2009, a company called HRPT Properties Trust bought the building from J.P. Morgan. The sale was for an estimated $135 million. At that time, almost all of the building's space was rented out, about 93 percent!
Many well-known businesses and groups have offices here. Some of them include:
- Molson Coors, a big beverage company.
- KPMG, a large company that helps other businesses with money and advice.
- Marsh & McLennan, a company that provides professional services.
- The Consulate General of Japan, which is like an embassy for Japan in Denver.
- The Macquarie Group, a global financial services company.
