Bank of America Corporate Center facts for kids
The Bank of America Corporate Center is a very tall building, also known as a skyscraper, located in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. It stands 871 feet (265 meters) high and has 60 stories! This makes it one of the tallest buildings in the United States. It was finished in 1992 and quickly became the tallest building in both Charlotte and North Carolina.
This impressive building is famous for being the main office, or "world headquarters," for Bank of America. It was designed by a well-known architect named César Pelli from Argentina, along with HKS Architects.
The Bank of America Corporate Center is one of the tallest buildings on the East Coast of the U.S. Only a few buildings in big cities like New York City, Philadelphia, and Atlanta are taller.
People in Charlotte sometimes call it the "Taj McColl." This nickname comes from Hugh McColl, who used to be in charge of Bank of America. He was the person who made sure this huge tower got built. On a clear day, you can even see the building from as far away as 35 miles (56 km)!
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Founders Hall
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Bank af America Corporate Center architectural model at Levine Museum of the New South
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The Bank of America Corporate Center, with its crown lit in blue for a Carolina Panthers home night game.
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Bank of America Corporate Center as seen from the corner of S Tryon and W Trade Streets.
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In Spanish: Bank of America Corporate Center para niños
