Bank of America Center (Austin, Texas) facts for kids
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Office |
| Location | 515 Congress Avenue Austin, Texas |
| Completed | 1975 |
| Opening | 1975 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 336 ft (102 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 26 (+1 below-grade) |
| Floor area | 261,609 sq ft (24,304.3 m2) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | S.I. Morris Associates |
| Developer | Gerald D Hines Interests |
The Bank of America Center is a well-known office building in Austin, Texas. It was finished in 1975, making it one of the older tall buildings in the city. This building stands 336 feet (102 m) (about 102 meters) tall. It has 26 floors above ground, plus one floor below ground. Inside, there's a lot of office space, about 261,609 square feet (24,304.3 m2) (24,304 square meters).
You can find the Bank of America Center in downtown Austin. It's on the east side of Congress Avenue, between 5th and 6th Streets.
A Landmark in Austin's Skyline
When it was built in 1975, the Bank of America Center became the tallest building in Austin. It held this title for nine years, until 1984. Before it was built, the Chase Bank Tower was the tallest. The Bank of America Center was also only the second building in Austin to be taller than the famous Texas State Capitol. This shows how important it was for Austin's growing skyline.
Unique Building Materials
The outside of the Bank of America Center looks special because of the materials used. Its walls were built using leftover materials. These materials came from another famous building project, the Pennzoil Place in Houston. This means the Bank of America Center shares a small piece of its history with a building in another major Texas city.
Quick Facts About the Center
- Location: 515 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas
- Completed: 1975
- Height: 336 feet (102 m) (102 meters)
- Floors: 26 (plus 1 underground)
- Purpose: Office building
