Pan American Life Center facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pan American Life Building |
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| General information | |
| Type | Office |
| Location | New Orleans, United States |
| Coordinates | 29°57′00″N 90°04′10″W / 29.95°N 90.0694°W |
| Completed | 1980 |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | N/A |
| Roof | 322 feet (98 m) |
| Top floor | 322 feet (98 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 28 |
| Floor area | 675,000 sq ft (62,700 m2) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Skidmore, Owings & Merrill |
The Pan American Life Building is a tall office building in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is located at 601 Poydras Street in the city's main business area, called the Central Business District.
This building has 28 floors and is about 322 feet (98 meters) high. It was designed by a well-known architecture firm, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. The Pan American Life Building was finished in 1980. It was originally built to be the main office for the Pan-American Life Insurance Co.
Building History and Ownership
Over the years, the Pan American Life Building has changed owners. In December 2006, the Pan-American Life Insurance Company sold the building. They sold it to Equastone, a real estate company from California. The Hotel Intercontinental, which is connected to the building, was not included in this sale. The insurance company continued to own the hotel.
Later, in December 2010, the building was sold again. A group of local investors bought it. This group was led by Stirling Properties. They bought the building from Equastone Real Estate Investment Advisors.
Where to Find the Building
The Pan American Life Building is located in a busy part of New Orleans. It is surrounded by several streets:
- Poydras Street is to the north.
- Gravier Street is to the south.
- St. Charles Avenue is to the east.
- Camp Street is to the west.
