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Fifth Third Center
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Exterior view of Fifth Third Center, August 2018
General information
Type Office
Completed 1981
Height
Roof 279 ft (85 m)
Technical details
Floor count 19
Design and construction
Architect HKS, Inc.

The Fifth Third Center is a tall building, also known as a high-rise, located in Tampa, Florida. It was finished in 1981 and stands out in the city's skyline. This building is mainly used for offices.

What is the Fifth Third Center?

The Fifth Third Center is a large office building. It is a place where many businesses have their offices. People work here every day. It helps make Tampa a busy city.

How Tall is the Building?

This building is very tall! It reaches about 279 feet (85 meters) into the sky. That's like stacking 19 regular floors on top of each other. It is the 15th tallest building in Tampa. Imagine looking down from the top floor!

What Else is Special About It?

The Fifth Third Center has a special parking garage. It is attached right to the building. This garage has six stories. It makes it easy for people who work there to park their cars.

Who Designed the Fifth Third Center?

A company called HKS, Inc. designed this impressive building. They are architects. Architects are like artists who design buildings. They plan how a building will look and how it will be built.

A Quick Look at Its History

When the building was first finished in 1981, it had a different name. Later, in June 2005, its name was changed. It became known as the Southtrust Building for a while. Now, it is called the Fifth Third Center. Buildings sometimes change names when new companies own them.

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