One Canal Place facts for kids
Quick facts for kids One Canal Place |
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One Canal Place (center right) seen behind the Aquarium of the Americas from across the Mississippi
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| General information | |
| Type | Office, Retail |
| Location | 365 Canal Street New Orleans, Louisiana United States |
| Completed | 1979 |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | N/A |
| Roof | 440 feet (134 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 32 |
| Floor area | Office: 684,294 sq ft (63,573.0 m2) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | August Perez & Associates |
One Canal Place is a very tall building in New Orleans, Louisiana. It stands 32 stories high, reaching about 440 feet (134 meters) into the sky. This building is special because it's home to offices, a shopping mall called The Shops at Canal Place, and a hotel known as the Westin New Orleans Canal Place. All these parts share a parking garage.
A long time ago, before big walls called levees were built, the land where One Canal Place now stands was often covered by the Mississippi River. In the 1720s, a windmill was built nearby. Later, in the 20th century, the area was used by a sugar refinery. Older buildings were removed to make way for One Canal Place.
The construction of One Canal Place happened in different stages. The office tower was finished in 1979. Then, the Saks Fifth Avenue store and the Westin hotel were built between 1982 and 1983. There are even plans for a future expansion, which would add a new tall building.
About One Canal Place
One Canal Place is a major landmark in the Central Business District. It's a modern building that brings together business, shopping, and hospitality.
The Office Tower
The One Canal Place Office Tower offers many floors of office space. It's a great place for businesses to set up shop. The tower is connected to the Westin New Orleans Hotel and The Shops at Canal Place. It also has its own parking garage and health club facilities for those who work there.
Shopping at Canal Place
The lower three levels of One Canal Place are home to The Shops at Canal Place. This is a popular shopping mall in downtown New Orleans. You can find a Saks Fifth Avenue department store here. There are also movie theaters and a food court. The mall has about 45 fancy stores, including well-known brands like Anthropologie, Brooks Brothers, Tory Burch, Michael Kors, and Tiffany & Co. You can also find restaurants like Morton's The Steakhouse.
After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, a fire caused a lot of damage to the Saks Fifth Avenue store. But the mall quickly reopened in February 2006. The completely rebuilt Saks store welcomed shoppers again in November of that year.
The Westin Hotel
The Westin New Orleans Canal Place is a hotel located right by the Mississippi River. It's also very close to the historic French Quarter. The hotel is across the street from Harrah's Casino and near many upscale shops, museums, and art galleries.
Guests at the Westin can enjoy a swimming pool on the 29th floor rooftop. There's also a gym and a restaurant called River 127'. This restaurant is about 127 feet (39 meters) above the river, offering great views.
