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Laclede Gas Building
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Laclede Gas Building, May 2018
General information
Status Complete
Type Commercial offices
Architectural style International style
Location 720 Olive
St. Louis, Missouri
Coordinates 38°37′42″N 90°11′32″W / 38.6282°N 90.1922°W / 38.6282; -90.1922
Completed 1967 - 1969
Owner Brandonview LLC
Height
Roof 122 m (400 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 31
Floor area 434,912 sq ft (40,404.6 m2)
Design and construction
Architect Emery Roth & Sons

The Laclede Gas Building is a very tall building in Downtown St. Louis, Missouri. It stands 31 stories high, which is about 122 meters (or 400 feet) tall! This impressive building is located at 720 Olive Street. It was built between 1967 and 1969.

A Home for Laclede Gas

This skyscraper was first built for the Laclede Gas Company. They needed a bigger space because their old building was too small. A famous architecture company called Emery Roth & Sons designed it. The Laclede Gas Company used this building for 45 years! They moved out in March 2015.

What is it Now?

After the gas company left, the building got a new purpose. Today, it has both offices and homes inside. This is called "mixed-use." So, people can work there, and other people can live there too!

Cool Power System

One really cool thing about the Laclede Gas Building is how it gets its power. It makes all its own electricity! It uses special generators that burn natural gas. This means the building doesn't need to connect to the city's main power grid. It's like having its own mini power plant!

Building Style

The building's design is called the "International style." This style was popular in the mid-1900s. It often features clean lines, simple shapes, and lots of glass and steel. These buildings look very modern and sleek.

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