List of tallest buildings in Charlotte

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This list of tallest buildings in Charlotte ranks skyscrapers and high-rises in the U.S. city of Charlotte, North Carolina by height. The tallest building in the city is the Bank of America Corporate Center, which rises 871 feet (265 m) in Downtown Charlotte and was completed in 1992.^[1] It also stands as the tallest building in the state of North Carolina and the 25th-tallest building in the United States. The second-tallest skyscraper in the city is the Hearst Tower, which rises 659 feet (201 m).^[2] Eight of the ten tallest buildings in North Carolina are located in Charlotte.

The history of skyscrapers in the city began with the construction of the Independence Building in 1895; this building, rising 186 feet (57 m) and 14 floors,^[3] is often regarded as the first skyscraper in Charlotte and North Carolina.^[4] A former Registered Historic Place, the Independence Building was demolished in 1981 to allow for the construction of 101 Independence Center.^[3] Charlotte went through a small building boom in the early 1970s, and then experienced a much larger boom lasting from 1982 to the present. During this time 15 of the city's 22 tallest buildings were constructed, including the Bank of America Corporate Center and the Hearst Tower. The city is the site of four completed skyscrapers over 500 feet (152 m) tall, with two more under construction. Overall, Charlotte's skyline is ranked (based on existing and under construction buildings over 500 feet (152 m) tall) third in the Southeast (after Miami and Atlanta), fifth in the Southern United States (after Miami, Houston, Dallas and Atlanta), and 18th in the United States.^[A] As of April 2008, there are 64 completed high-rises in the city.^[5]

Unlike many other American cities, Charlotte's skyscraper construction boom continued through the 1990s to the present, with 8 of its tallest buildings being completed within the last 10 years. The tallest building under construction in the city is Wachovia Corporate Center, which began construction in 2007; upon completion, the tower would become the second tallest in Charlotte with a height of 764 feet (233 m).^[6] Other buildings under construction and approved for construction in the city are 210 Trade and The Vue, both of which would contain more than 40 floors. Upon its completion in late 2008, 210 Trade will also stand as the tallest all-residential building in the city and the state. As of April 2008, there are 42 high-rise buildings under construction, approved for construction, and proposed for construction in Charlotte.^[5]

Contents 1 Tallest buildings 2 Tallest under construction, approved and proposed 2.1 Under construction 2.2 Approved 2.3 Proposed 3 Timeline of tallest buildings 4 Notes 5 References 6 External links

[edit] Tallest buildings

This list ranks Charlotte skyscrapers that stand at least 200 feet (61 meters) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. Existing structures are included for ranking purposes based on present height.

Rank	Name	Height ft / m	Floors	Year	Notes
1	Bank of America Corporate Center	871 / 265	60	1992	76th-tallest building in the world, 25th-tallest in the United States. Has been the tallest building in Charlotte and North Carolina since 1992.[1][7]
2	Hearst Tower	659 / 201	47	2002	[2][8]
3	One Wachovia Center	588 / 179	42	1988	Tallest building constructed in Charlotte in the 1980s. Originally known as One First Union Center.[9][10]
4	Bank of America Plaza	503 / 153	40	1974	Tallest building constructed in Charlotte in the 1970s.[11][12]
5	121 West Trade	462 / 141	32	1990	Also known as the Interstate Tower.[13][14]
6	Three Wachovia Center	450 / 137	32	2000	Originally known as Three First Union Center.[15][16]
7	201 North Tryon	447 / 136	30	1997	Also known as the IJL Financial Center.[17][18]
8	Two Wachovia Center	433 / 132	32	1971	Originally known as Two First Union Center.[19][20]
9	Avenue	425 / 130	36	2007	Tallest completed residential skyscraper in Charlotte and the state.[21][22]
10	400 South Tryon	420 / 128	32	1974	Also known as Duke Energy Plaza. Originally known as Wachovia Corporate Center and First Union Corporate Center.[23][24][25]
11	Carillon Tower	394 / 120	24	1991	[26][27]
12	Charlotte Plaza	388 / 118	27	1982	[28][29]
13	525 North Tryon	330 / 101	19	1999	Also known as Odell Plaza.[30][31]
14	TradeMark	325 / 99	28	2007	[32]
15	First Citizens Plaza	320 / 98	23	1985	[33][34]
16	The Arlington	310 / 94	22	2002	[35][36]
17	101 Independence Center	301 / 92	20	1983	[37][38]
18	BB&T Center	300 / 91	22	1975	[39][40]
19	200 South Tryon	299 / 91	18	1961	Tallest building constructed in Charlotte in the 1960s.[41][42]
20	The Westin Charlotte	293 / 89	25	2003	Tallest hotel building in Charlotte.[43][44]
21	112 Tryon Plaza	280 / 85	22	1926	Tallest building constructed in the city in the 1920s.[45]
22	129 West Trade	227 / 69	15	1958	Tallest building constructed in Charlotte in the 1950s.[46][47]

[edit] Tallest under construction, approved and proposed

This article or section contains information about expected future buildings or structures. Some or all of this information may be speculative, and the content may change as building construction begins.

[edit] Under construction

This lists buildings that are under construction in Charlotte and are planned to rise at least 200 ft (61 m). Buildings that have already been topped out are also included.

Name	Height* ft / m	Floors	Year	Notes
Wachovia Corporate Center	764 / 233	48	2009	[6][48]
210 Trade	601 / 183	53	2008	[49][50]
The Park	275 / 84	21	2008	[51]
Catalyst		27	2009	[52]
NASCAR Plaza		20	2009	[53][54]

* Table entries without text indicate that information regarding building heights has not yet been released.

[edit] Approved

This lists buildings that are approved for construction in Charlotte and are planned to rise at least 200 ft (61 m).

Name	Height* ft / m	Floors	Year*	Notes
The Vue	677 / 206	50	2010	[55]
Wachovia Condominium Tower		42	2009	[56]
Bank of America Tower		32	2010	[57]
300 South Tryon		32	2009	[58]
Metropolitan Tower I	250 / 76	18	2008	[59]

* Table entries without text indicate that information regarding building heights and/or dates of completion has not yet been released.

[edit] Proposed

This lists buildings that are proposed for construction in Charlotte and are planned to rise at least 200 ft (61 m).

Name	Height* ft / m	Floors	Year*	Notes
Trump Charlotte I		72	2010	[60]
Trump Charlotte II		42		[61]
TWELVE Hotels & Residences at Third Ward		39		[62]
Church at Third Condo		33		[63]
The Charlotte Club		25	2009	[64]
Residences at Spirit Square		25		[65]
Encore		20	2009	[66]

* Table entries without text indicate that information regarding building heights and/or dates of completion has not yet been released.

[edit] Timeline of tallest buildings

This lists buildings that once held the title of tallest building in Charlotte.

Name	Street address	Years as tallest	Height ft / m	Floors	Reference
Independence Building[B]	102 West Trade Street	1909–1924	186 / 57	14	[3]
Midtown Plaza	212 South Tryon Street	1924–1926	266 / 81[C]	17	[67]
112 Tryon Plaza	112 South Tryon Street	1926–1961	280 / 85	22	[45]
200 South Tryon	200 South Tryon Street	1961–1971	299 / 91	18	[42]
Two Wachovia Center	301 South Tryon Street	1971–1974	433 / 132	32	[20]
Bank of America Plaza	101 South Tyron Street	1974–1988	503 / 153	40	[12]
One Wachovia Center	301 South College Street	1988–1992	588 / 179	42	[10]
Bank of America Corporate Center	100 North Tryon Street	1992–present	871 / 265	60	[7]

[edit] Notes

A. ^{^} New York has 206 existing and under construction buildings over 500 ft (152 m), Chicago has 107, Miami has 37, Houston has 30, Los Angeles has 22, Dallas has 19, Atlanta has 19, San Francisco has 18, Las Vegas has 17, Boston has 16, Seattle has 12, Philadelphia has 10, Pittsburgh has 10, Jersey City has 9, Minneapolis has 9, Denver has 8, Detroit has 7 and Charlotte has 6. Source of skyline ranking information: SkyscraperPage.com: New York, Chicago, Miami, Houston, Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Boston, Seattle, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Jersey City, Minneapolis, Denver, Detroit, Charlotte.

B. ^{^} This building was demolished in 1981.

C. ^{^} This height is an estimate, as an official height of the 17-story structure has never been released.

[edit] References

General

• Emporis.com - Charlotte

Specific

[edit] External links

• Diagram of Charlotte skyscrapers on SkyscraperPage

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