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Welcome to Charleston, West Virginia! This city is the biggest in West Virginia. It's a very important place for business, government, shopping, and travel in the state. Charleston is home to 21 tall buildings, often called high-rises. These buildings shape the city's skyline.

The West Virginia State Capitol building is the tallest structure in all of Charleston. In the downtown area, the Kanawha Valley Building stands as the highest skyscraper.

Charleston's Tallest Buildings

Charleston's skyline features many impressive buildings. These structures are important for businesses and homes. They also show the city's history and growth. Below is a list of some of the tallest buildings you can find in Charleston.

Tallest Buildings in Charleston
Rank Name Stories Height Year Built Notes
1 West Virginia State Capitol 3 292 ft (89 m) 1932 The state's main government building
2 Kanawha Valley Building 22 265 ft (81 m) 1929 Used for business offices
3 Laidley Tower 22 255 ft (78 m) 1985 Also used for business offices
4 BB&T Square 18 250 ft (76.2 m) 1976 A building for businesses
5 Chase Center 20 230 ft (70 m) 1969 Another building for businesses
6 Huntington Square 17 207 ft (63.1 m) 1969 Houses business offices
7 United Center 12 205 ft (62.5 m) 1984 Used for business offices
8 AT&T Building 15 195 ft (60 m) 1931 A building for businesses
9 Imperial Tower 19 191 ft (58 m) 1964 Homes for people (condominiums)
10 City Center West 13 186 ft (57 m) 1981 Government offices
11 Union Building 14 183 ft (56 m) 1911 Used for business offices
12 Columbia Gas Transmission Building 12 177 ft (54 m) 1955 A building for businesses
13 Charleston Marriott Town Center 16 175 ft (53.3 m) 1982 A hotel for visitors
14 405 Capitol Street Building 12 136 ft (41 m) 1929 Used for business offices
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