South Tryon Square facts for kids

Quick facts for kids South Tryon Square
General information
Type	Office, hotel
Location	201 and 237 South Tryon Street Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Completed	1961
Management	Spectrum Properties
Technical details
Floor count	14
Floor area	236,697 sq ft (21,989.9 m2)

South Tryon Square is a tall building in Charlotte, North Carolina. It has offices, shops, and even a hotel. You can find it at 201 and 237 South Tryon Street.

The building includes the old Barclays American building, which was built in 1961. It has 14 floors and lots of space for businesses and stores. There's also a big parking garage with space for 698 cars. The building looks modern with gray and green granite, green glass, and cool metal designs.

Building History

A Modern Design

The original building, along with the NCNB Building across the street, was very modern for its time. They were some of the first tall buildings in North Carolina to use a special design style. This style, called "Miesian," uses lots of glass and steel. It was inspired by the famous Lever House skyscraper in New York City.

Changing Names

The building was first home to a company called American Credit Corporation. Their "ACC" logo was a well-known part of Charlotte's skyline. In 1980, the company changed its name to Barclays American.

New Look for an Old Building

In the 1990s, a company called Spectrum Properties decided to update the Barclays American building. They thought about tearing it down, but instead, they gave it a brand new outside look. This made the building feel modern again.

New Owners

In 2006, the building was sold for a lot of money, about $68.5 million. It was bought by a special fund that helps pay for the pensions of city workers in Detroit. Even after the sale, Spectrum Properties continued to manage the building. At that time, some of the main businesses inside included Wachovia (a bank), Dean & DeLuca (a fancy food store), and a Marriott Courtyard hotel.