Raymond James Tower facts for kids
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Raymond James Tower
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| Former names | Morgan Keegan Tower |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Postmodern |
| Address | 50 North Front Street |
| Town or city | Memphis, Tennessee |
| Coordinates | 35°08′50″N 90°03′11″W / 35.147167°N 90.053061°W |
| Current tenants | Raymond James, KPMG |
| Completed | 1985 |
| Owner | Madison Realties LLC. |
| Landlord | Madison Realties LLC. |
| Height | 396.0 feet (120.7 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Structural system | Steel |
| Floor count | 21 |
| Floor area | 338,213 sq ft (31,421.0 m2) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | 3D/International |
| Main contractor | Lowery Companies, LLC.com |
The Raymond James Tower is a tall building, also known as a skyscraper, located in Memphis, Tennessee. It has 21 floors and is the second tallest building in the city. You can find it where North Front Street and Jefferson Avenue meet.
This building stands about 403.0 feet (122.8 m) tall. This height includes a 61.0 feet (18.6 m) pointy top called a spire. Inside, there's a lot of space for offices, about 334,668 square feet (31,091.7 m2) in total.
The building is currently owned by a company called Parkway Properties. They bought it in 1997. Many years ago, this company owned several other buildings in Memphis, but they have since sold them.
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What Makes the Tower Special?
The outside of the Raymond James Tower is covered in a beautiful red stone called granite. This stone has been cut and polished to look shiny.
One of the most noticeable things about the building is its tall, pointy spire. It's a very famous part of the Memphis skyline, which is how a city's buildings look against the sky.
Mythical Creatures Inside
Inside the tower, in a large open area called the atrium, you can see four huge stone griffins. Griffins are legendary creatures from old stories. They have the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle. These specific griffins used to decorate an old hotel called the Hotel King Cotton, which stood on this spot before the tower was built.
A Look Back in Time
Before the Raymond James Tower was built, the land was home to the Hotel King Cotton. This was a 12-story hotel that was built way back in 1927.
In April 1984, the old Hotel King Cotton was carefully taken down. This job was done by two companies, Memphis Wrecking Company and Controlled Demolition, Inc.
The Raymond James Tower itself was built by a company called Lowery Companies, LLC. The design for the building came from an architecture firm named 3D/International, which is based in Houston.
Who Works Here Today?
The main company in the building is Raymond James. This company used to be known as Morgan Keegan & Company. Raymond James is the biggest tenant, meaning they use the most space. Other businesses and offices in the tower include KPMG, Dr. Kelli Dumas, the Downtown Dentist, and several local law firms.
See also
In Spanish: Raymond James Tower para niños
