City Hall Plaza (Manchester) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids City Hall Plaza |
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A view of downtown Manchester from the Brady Sullivan Plaza, with City Hall Plaza on the right
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| General information | |
| Type | Public and civic office space |
| Location | 900 Elm St (U.S. Route 3), Manchester, New Hampshire, United States |
| Coordinates | 42°59′26″N 71°27′49″W / 42.99056°N 71.46361°W |
| Completed | 1992 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 275 ft (84 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 20 |
| Floor area | 209,896 sq ft (19,500.0 m2) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Lavallee Brensinger Architects |
| Developer | City of Manchester |
City Hall Plaza, also known as City Hall Plaza Tower or 900 Elm Street, is a very tall office building in Manchester, New Hampshire. It stands at about 275 feet (84 meters) high. Since it was finished in 1992, it has been the tallest building in Manchester. It is also the tallest building in the entire state of New Hampshire. It is even the tallest in northern New England, which includes New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont. The tower provides office spaces for different businesses and for the city government of Manchester.
About City Hall Plaza
City Hall Plaza is a very important building in downtown Manchester. It is one of the main buildings that make up the city's skyline. Other important buildings include the Brady Sullivan Plaza and the SNHU Arena. The building is used for many different offices. Both private companies and the city government have offices here.
What It Looks Like
The outside of City Hall Plaza is made of brick and light-colored limestone. It has a unique roof with four gables, which are triangular parts of a wall under a sloping roof. The roof is blue. This design makes the building stand out in the city.
Who Built and Owns It
The construction of City Hall Plaza was finished in 1992. It was built by a company called Nynex Properties. The cost to build it was about $22 million. Over the years, the building has had a few different owners. In September 2014, it was bought by Brady Sullivan Properties. This company also owns the nearby Brady Sullivan Plaza. The Brady Sullivan Plaza is the second-tallest building in New Hampshire.
