Chase Tower (Dallas) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chase Tower |
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| Alternative names | JPMorgan Chase Tower Texas Commerce Tower |
| General information | |
| Type | Commercial offices |
| Architectural style | Postmodern |
| Location | 2200 Ross Avenue Dallas, Texas 75201 |
| Coordinates | 32°47′16″N 96°47′48″W / 32.7878°N 96.7966°W |
| Completed | 1987 |
| Cost | US$300 million |
| Owner | Fortis Property Group |
| Management | Fortis Property Group Michael Dockins, Senior Property Manager |
| Height | |
| Roof | 225 m (738 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 55 |
| Floor area | 1,296,400 sq ft (120,440 m2) |
| Lifts/elevators | 32 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Skidmore, Owings & Merrill |
| Developer | Trammell Crow |
| Main contractor | Austin Commercial |
Chase Tower is a very tall building in downtown Dallas, Texas. It has 55 floors and stands 225 meters (about 738 feet) high. This makes it one of the tallest buildings in Dallas.
It ranks as the fourth tallest skyscraper in the city. If you don't count antennas and spires, it would be the third tallest! It's also the 12th tallest building in all of Texas.
A famous group of architects called Skidmore, Owings & Merrill designed the building. It was finished in 1987. Inside, you'll find the Dallas Petroleum Club, a special place for business and social events. This club is located on the 39th and 40th floors.
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Cool Building Design
Chase Tower is famous for its special look. It has a curved glass top. There's also a huge, six-story hole near the top of the building! Because of this unique feature, some people call it the "Keyhole Building."
The land where Chase Tower now stands used to be home to a car dealership. In 1957, the Jack Mitchell, Inc., Edsel car dealership was located on this very spot.
Who Used the Building?
Over the years, many different companies have had offices in Chase Tower.
Video Game Company Headquarters
A video game company called Ion Storm used to have its main office here. Their headquarters were on the 54th floor, which is the very top floor of the tower. This office was a huge space, about 22,000 square feet. It was unusual for this top floor to be rented out, as it had been empty for ten years after the building was built.
New Owners and Managers
In 2007, a company called Hines REIT bought the building. They chose Hines Interests Limited Partnership to manage the property. Later, in August 2016, Fortis Property Group became the new owner of Chase Tower.
Deloitte's Big Office
Deloitte, a large business services company, has a big office in Chase Tower. In late 2009, about 950 employees worked there. Deloitte had thought about moving some of its offices out of downtown Dallas. However, the City of Dallas offered them a special deal to stay.
So, Deloitte decided to keep its main downtown office in Chase Tower. They signed a new lease for fifteen years, starting in 2011. This means at least 1,111 Deloitte employees will continue to work in the building.
Recent Updates
In 2015 and 2016, many parts of Chase Tower were updated. The main lobby and the mezzanine level (a floor between two main floors) got a new look. This included new lights and furniture. The small shop and the Starbucks coffee stand were also remodeled.
New Meeting Spaces
The building added new places for meetings. An executive conference center was built on the 40th floor. A video conference center was also added on level 38. These spaces help businesses hold important meetings.
Fitness Center for Tenants
The round building on the north side of the property was also updated. It became a fitness center just for people who work in Chase Tower. It has machines for cardio, weights, and group classes.
The fitness center also has locker rooms for men and women. These include showers and day lockers. Some tenants can even get a special "executive locker" for full-time use. The fitness center has staff there all week to help.
Sky Lobby Observation Area
The 40th floor used to have a "Sky Lobby" with a secret observation area. This spot was at the bottom of the "keyhole" design. However, this observation area is no longer open to the public.
See also
In Spanish: JPMorgan Chase Tower (Dallas) para niños
