Temple Building (Rochester, New York) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Temple Building |
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Commercial office space loft apartments |
| Location | 14 Franklin Street; Rochester, New York, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 43°09′30″N 77°36′16″W / 43.15826°N 77.60447°W |
| Completed | 1925 |
| Height | |
| Top floor | 218 feet (66 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 14 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Carl Traver; Gordon & Kaelber Architects |
The Temple Building is a tall building in Rochester, New York, United States. It stands at 218 feet (about 66 meters) high. This makes it one of the tallest buildings in Rochester, ranking as the eleventh-tallest.
Discover the Temple Building
The Temple Building was finished in 1925. It was built to be a special kind of building. It combined a church expansion with a tall "skyscraper" design.
A Unique Skyscraper Church
The building was originally planned as an expansion for the Second Baptist Church. The idea was to create a "skyscraper church." This meant it would be a very tall building that included space for the church. It also had offices and even apartments.
What You Can Find Inside
Today, the Temple Building is used for different things. It has offices for businesses. It also has loft apartments, which are homes with open spaces.
The building even has an auditorium. This space is sometimes used for events. For example, the famous Rochester International Jazz Festival has held performances there. Singer Catherine Russell (singer) performed in the building's auditorium in 2019.
