Williams Tower facts for kids
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Williams Tower viewed from the street
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| Former names | Transco Tower (1982–1998) |
| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Office tower |
| Architectural style | Modern |
| Address | 2800 Post Oak Boulevard |
| Town or city | Houston, Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 29°44′14″N 95°27′41″W / 29.73722°N 95.46139°W |
| Elevation | up |
| Current tenants | Williams Companies Quanta Services Valaris plc Cadence Bancorp Hines Interests Limited Partnership Consulate General of Denmark, Houston |
| Groundbreaking | August, 1981 |
| Completed | Between December 1982 and January 1983 |
| Opened | 1983 |
| Cost | U.S. $300 million |
| Owner | Invesco Advisers Inc. |
| Landlord | Hines Interests Limited Partnership |
| Height | |
| Roof | 275 m (902 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 64 |
| Floor area | 1,483,308 sq ft (137,803.8 m2) |
| Lifts/elevators | 49 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | John Burgee Architects with Philip Johnson and Morris-Aubry Architects |
| Structural engineer | CBM Engineers Inc. |
| Main contractor | J.A. Jones Construction Co. |
The Williams Tower is a very tall building, also known as a skyscraper. It has 64 floors and is used for offices. You can find it in Houston, Texas, in the United States.
This impressive tower was first called the Transco Tower. Its construction started in August 1981 and was finished by early 1983. It stands as one of the tallest buildings in Texas and the United States.
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About the Williams Tower
The Williams Tower is a huge office building. It reaches a height of about 275 meters (901 feet) to its roof. This makes it one of the tallest buildings in Houston. It is also the fourth-tallest tower in Texas. Across the entire United States, it ranks as the 44th-tallest building.
Building Design and Features
The tower has 64 floors, which is a lot of space for businesses. It covers an area of over 1.4 million square feet. To help people move around, the building has 49 elevators. Imagine how many people can go up and down at once!
The Williams Tower was designed by famous architects. These include John Burgee and Philip Johnson. They are known for creating modern and unique buildings. The tower cost about $300 million to build.
A Beacon in the Sky
One special feature of the Williams Tower is its bright light. A powerful 7,000-watt beacon sits on top. This light sweeps across the sky, like a lighthouse. It is a well-known sight in Houston at night.
Sometimes, the lights in the offices are used in a fun way. They can spell out words or show patterns. For example, the word "TEXANS" has been spelled out using the office lights. This happens the night before a Houston Texans football game. It's a cool way to show team spirit!
Images for kids
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Upward view of the Williams Tower during the day
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A long exposure of the Williams Tower spotlight at night.
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The beacon of the Williams Tower
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Williams Tower showing the word "TEXANS" using its office lights, the night before a Houston Texans game.
See also
In Spanish: Williams Tower para niños
