City Place I facts for kids
Quick facts for kids City Place I |
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City Place (right) viewed from Bushnell Park
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| General information | |
| Location | 185 Asylum Street Hartford, Connecticut |
| Coordinates | 41°46′01″N 72°40′36″W / 41.766895°N 72.676615°W |
| Completed | 1980 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 163.7 m (537 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 38 |
| Floor area | 76,180 m2 (820,000 sq ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | Skidmore, Owings and Merrill |
| Structural engineer | Skidmore, Owings and Merrill |
City Place I is a very tall building, known as a skyscraper, located in Hartford, Connecticut. It stands at 185 Asylum Street and is one of the most famous buildings in the city.
This impressive building is 38 stories high. It was finished in 1980 and was designed by a well-known architecture company called Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.
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Connecticut's Tallest Building
City Place I holds a special record: it is the tallest building in Connecticut. It stands at about 163.7 meters (or 537 feet) tall.
How Tall Is It?
To give you an idea of its height, City Place I is two meters taller than the Travelers Tower. The Travelers Tower is another famous building in Hartford, which was built much earlier, in 1919.
What's Inside City Place I?
Most of the space inside City Place I is used for offices. Many different companies have their workplaces here.
Shops and Restaurants
On the lower floors of the building, you can find various shops and places to eat. This makes it a busy spot for people who work there and visitors.
Who Owns City Place I?
The building was originally owned by a company called CityPlace LLC. However, it was sold on April 2, 2012.
New Owners
A company called CommonWealth REIT bought City Place I for $99 million. CommonWealth REIT is a type of company that invests in real estate, and it is based in Newton, Massachusetts.
See also
In Spanish: City Place I para niños
