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Denver Financial Center
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General information
Type Office
Location 1775 Sherman Street, Denver, Colorado
Coordinates 39°44′41″N 104°59′05″W / 39.7446°N 104.9848°W / 39.7446; -104.9848
Completed 1981
Owner Lincoln Property Company
Height
Roof 374 feet (114 m)
Technical details
Floor count 32
Floor area 436,000 square feet (40,500 m2)

The Denver Financial Center is a very tall office building in Denver, Colorado. It stands at 1775 Sherman Street. This impressive building was finished in 1981. It was first known as the Mellon Financial Center.

Exploring the Denver Financial Center

This building is a skyscraper, which means it's super tall! It has 32 floors. Imagine how many offices and people can fit inside. The roof of the building is 374 feet (114 m) high. That's about as tall as 37 school buses stacked on top of each other!

How Tall Is It?

The Denver Financial Center is one of the tallest buildings in Denver. It is currently the 23rd tallest building in the city. Skyscrapers like this are important parts of a city's skyline. They show how a city is growing and developing.

Who Owns This Big Building?

Buildings like the Denver Financial Center are often bought and sold. This is a common way for companies to invest money. In 2008, a company called USAA Real Estate bought the building. They paid $84 million for it. Later, in October 2018, the building was sold again. This time, Lincoln Property Company bought it for $95.25 million. This shows that big buildings can be valuable investments.

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