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Kline Biology Tower
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Kline Biology Tower on Science Hill.
General information
Status Complete
Type University
Location 219 Prospect Street
New Haven, Connecticut 06511
Coordinates 41°19′02″N 72°55′21″W / 41.3172°N 72.9224°W / 41.3172; -72.9224
Construction started 1962
Estimated completion 1966
Cost $12 million
Height
Roof 250 ft (76 m)
Technical details
Floor count 16
Design and construction
Architect Philip Johnson
Developer Yale University

The Kline Biology Tower is a very tall building, also known as a skyscraper, located in New Haven, Connecticut. It is home to the Yale University Department of Biology. This means many scientists and students work there to study living things.

The Kline Biology Tower is currently the tallest building on the Yale University campus. It is also the fourth-tallest building in the entire city of New Haven. For a short time, from 1966 to 1969, it was even the tallest building in New Haven!

Who Designed This Building?

The Kline Biology Tower was designed by a famous architect named Philip Johnson. He was known for his modern designs. Philip Johnson also designed other buildings nearby at Yale University. These include the Kline Geology and Chemistry Laboratories, which look similar to the Biology Tower.

A Look at the Building's History

Construction on the Kline Biology Tower began in 1962. It was finished and ready to use in 1966. The building has 16 floors and stands about 250 feet (76 meters) tall. It cost around $12 million to build.

See also

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