List of tallest buildings in Tacoma, Washington facts for kids
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This article is all about the tallest buildings in Tacoma, Washington! We'll explore which buildings reach highest into the sky and how they compare to other cities. Tacoma is the third largest city in Washington, and it's part of the bigger Seattle metropolitan area. While Tacoma has some impressive tall buildings, they are not as tall as those you might find in Seattle or Bellevue.
Tacoma has two buildings that are taller than 240 feet (about 73 meters). The very tallest building in Tacoma is called 1201 Pacific. It stands at 338 feet (103 meters) tall! It used to be known as Wells Fargo Plaza.
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Tacoma's Tallest Buildings
Let's take a look at some of the most impressive and tallest buildings in Tacoma. Each of these buildings stands at least 200 feet (about 61 meters) tall.
1201 Pacific
Standing at 338 feet (103 meters) with 25 floors, 1201 Pacific is the tallest building in Tacoma. It was built in 1970 and was originally known as Wells Fargo Plaza. Imagine looking down from the top of this skyscraper!
Hotel Murano
The Hotel Murano is another very tall building in Tacoma, reaching 278 feet (84.7 meters) into the sky. It has 26 floors and was completed in 1984. This hotel is known for its beautiful glass art collection.
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Built more recently in 2019, the Marriott Tacoma Downtown is 264 feet (80.5 meters) tall and has 21 floors. This modern hotel adds to Tacoma's growing skyline.
Washington Building
The Washington Building is a historic skyscraper, built all the way back in 1925! It stands 237 feet (72.3 meters) tall and has 17 floors. It's a great example of older architecture in the city.
Tacoma Municipal Building
This building, completed in 1931, is 233 feet (71 meters) tall and has 15 floors. It was first called the Rhodes Medical Arts Building. In 1977, the city bought it, and now it serves as Tacoma's city hall. It's a registered city landmark with a cool Art deco style, including a marble lobby and a three-story spiral staircase!
Key Bank Tower
The Key Bank Tower was built in 1911 and is 232 feet (70.7 meters) tall with 17 floors. For many years, from 1911 to 1970, it was actually the tallest building in Tacoma! It was updated between 1999 and 2001 to keep it looking great.
Tacoma Financial Center
The Tacoma Financial Center was built in 1983. It stands 230 feet (70.1 meters) tall and has 17 floors. It's another important part of Tacoma's downtown area.
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