Ross Tower facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ross Tower |
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Ross Tower, from Elm Place
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| Former names | Lincoln Plaza |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Modern |
| Address | 500 North Akard Street Dallas, Texas 75201 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 32°47′04″N 96°48′01″W / 32.7844°N 96.8003°W |
| Completed | 1982 |
| Cost | US$72 million |
| Landlord | HPI |
| Height | 579 ft (176 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 45 |
| Floor area | 1,113,575 sq ft (103,454.5 m2) |
| Lifts/elevators | 26 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | HKS, Inc. |
| Other information | |
| Parking | 3000 spaces |
Ross Tower is a very tall building in Downtown Dallas, Texas. It has 45 floors! This building was finished in 1982. It stands 579 feet (176 meters) high.
When it was first built, it was called Lincoln Plaza. In September 2013, its name changed to Ross Tower. Today, it is one of the tallest buildings in Dallas. It ranks as the 14th-tallest building in the city.
Who Uses Ross Tower?
Many different companies have offices in Ross Tower. Big buildings like this often have lots of businesses inside. They rent space on different floors.
One company that used to have its main office here was Halliburton. They had a large space in the building starting in 1985. Later, in 2002, Halliburton decided to move its main office to a different city. This shows how companies sometimes change their locations.
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Ross Tower, Dallas
