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DetroitSky Nov 1, 2018 11:33 PM

Tallest unused building in each state
 
I've been trying to create a list of the tallest presently unused building in every state, but it can be hard to find current information. I know not every state has unused multi floor buildings so this list might not ever be complete. If you know the current tallest unused building that has not begun renovations in any of the states I'm missing, which is most, please let me know.

Alabama: Brown-Marx Building/Birmingham/16 floors/210 ft/unused since 2002
https://www.emporis.com/images/show/...-southwest.jpg

Alaska: Polaris Building/Fairbanks/11 floors/? ft/unused since 2000
https://www.emporis.com/images/show/...eart-plaza.jpg

Arkansas: Medical Arts Building/Hot Springs/16 floors/180 ft/unused since 1991 besides ground floor retail
https://www.emporis.com/images/show/...erior-view.jpg

Connecticut: Remington Shot Tower/Bridgeport/10 floors/167 ft/unused since 1986
https://www.emporis.com/images/show/...-northwest.jpg

Kentucky: Gabe's Tower/Owensboro/13 floors/175 ft/unused since 2001. Demolished 2020.
https://www.emporis.com/images/show/...-northeast.jpg

Louisiana: Plaza Tower/New Orleans/45 floors/531 ft/unused since 2002
https://www.emporis.com/images/show/...r-exterior.jpg

Michigan: Executive Plaza/Detroit/22 floors/290 ft/unused since 2002
https://www.emporis.com/images/show/...ard-street.jpg

Missouri: 925 Grand/Kansas City/21 floors/298 ft/unused since 2008
https://cityscenekc.com/wp-content/u...serve-Bank.jpg
source


New Jersey: Griffith Building/Newark/14 floors/210 ft/unused since 1973
https://www.emporis.com/images/show/...-southeast.jpg

Ohio: Centre City Building/Dayton/21 floors/274 ft/unused since 2012
https://www.emporis.com/images/show/...heightview.jpg

Pennsylvania: Martin Tower/Bethlehem/21 floors/332 ft/unused since 2007. Imploded on May 19, 2019.
https://www.emporis.com/images/show/...m-the-west.jpg

Rhode Island: Bank of America Building/Providence/26 floors/428 ft/unused since 2012
https://www.emporis.com/images/show/...-from-west.jpg

South Carolina: Heritage USA Hotel/Fort Mill/21 floors/unused since 1987
https://www.emporis.com/images/show/...ern-facade.jpg

Tennessee: 100 North Main Building/Memphis/37 floors/430 ft/unused since 2014
https://www.emporis.com/images/show/...king-north.jpg

Texas: 801 St. Joseph Parkway/Houston/30 floors/325 ft/unused since 1998
https://www.emporis.com/images/show/...ain-street.jpg

TimCity2000 Nov 5, 2018 2:54 PM

I'd guess in Alabama it's the Brown-Marx Building here in Birmingham, although maybe not for long. Rumors of a hotel / mixed-use development have been swirling.

https://www.bhamwiki.com/w/Brown_Marx_Building

DetroitSky Nov 6, 2018 1:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimCity2000 (Post 8368716)
I'd guess in Alabama it's the Brown-Marx Building here in Birmingham, although maybe not for long. Rumors of a hotel / mixed-use development have been swirling.

https://www.bhamwiki.com/w/Brown_Marx_Building

Looks like you're right. I'll add it to the list for now. Hopefully when it gets restored they bring that cornice back!

brenoscape Nov 8, 2018 8:26 PM

3 World Trade Center NYC
 
3 World Trade Center is the sixth-tallest building in New York City. This is my picture of it and The Oculus.

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/d0/17/ce/d...d68a64cdfd.jpg

DetroitSky Nov 9, 2018 1:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brenoscape (Post 8373277)
3 World Trade Center is the sixth-tallest building in New York City. This is my picture of it and The Oculus.

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/d0/17/ce/d...d68a64cdfd.jpg

But 3 World Trade Center is occupied...

brenoscape Nov 9, 2018 2:20 PM

Sorry - My first post. I was down at a smorgasburg event there yesterday (awesome food) and I took this picture and just wanted to share it. I thought this thread was about "Tallest building in each state", my bad.

Stefanie2005 Nov 10, 2018 12:03 AM

Martin Tower in Bethlehem, PA
 
Hello everyone,

I just joined this site and I wanted to inform everyone of a little mistake I saw.

I live in the Lehigh Valley near Bethlehem, PA where Martin Tower is. The building has actually been vacant since 2007, not 2004. And the building is 332 feet tall. They are currently removing asbestos and doing interior demolition. It's unsure if this building will be renovated or torn down. If you are on Facebook or Twitter, you are welcome to join my pages "Save Martin Tower" where there are lots of photos and information!

~Stefanie2005

KevinFromTexas Nov 10, 2018 12:07 AM

I know people hate on the Plaza Tower Building in New Orleans, but I love how funky it is.

https://www.emporis.com/images/show/...r-exterior.jpg

DetroitSky Nov 10, 2018 8:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stefanie2005 (Post 8374719)
Hello everyone,

I just joined this site and I wanted to inform everyone of a little mistake I saw.

I live in the Lehigh Valley near Bethlehem, PA where Martin Tower is. The building has actually been vacant since 2007, not 2004. And the building is 332 feet tall. They are currently removing asbestos and doing interior demolition. It's unsure if this building will be renovated or torn down. If you are on Facebook or Twitter, you are welcome to join my pages "Save Martin Tower" where there are lots of photos and information!

~Stefanie2005

Thank you! I made the changes.

TimCity2000 Nov 12, 2018 3:15 PM

I may have spoken too soon about Alabama... I knew the AT&T City Center in Birmingham had lost its main tenant, but didn't realize it was completely vacant (albeit for only a few months now). However, as in the case of Brown-Marx, looks like it won't be for long:

https://patch.com/alabama/birmingham...artment-retail

DetroitSky Nov 18, 2018 7:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimCity2000 (Post 8376427)
I may have spoken too soon about Alabama... I knew the AT&T City Center in Birmingham had lost its main tenant, but didn't realize it was completely vacant (albeit for only a few months now). However, as in the case of Brown-Marx, looks like it won't be for long:

https://patch.com/alabama/birmingham...artment-retail

I'll leave the Brown-Marx Building up for now and change it depending on which building starts construction first.

deja vu Dec 26, 2018 5:05 AM

Interesting idea for a thread. I've seen the Medical Arts Building in Hot Springs - really quite beautiful and I hope someone finds the means to save it. Would it be possible to also include for each building the reason for its current abandonment, if known? Obvious reason is probably economics, but sometimes I imagine it's other factors - building code compliance, fire or natural disaster, structural settlement, etc.

kcexpress69 Jan 2, 2019 3:54 AM

The 925 Grand building in downtown Kansas City might make a good case for tallest in Missouri. 18 stories, 299 feet tall, it used to be the home of the Federal Reserve Bank, until they moved into their new building in 2008. It's remained empty, although there's been longtime plans to turn it into a hotel. I will not stay vacant for too much longer, I imagine!!

DetroitSky Jan 2, 2019 7:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcexpress69 (Post 8423456)
The 925 Grand building in downtown Kansas City might make a good case for tallest in Missouri. 18 stories, 299 feet tall, it used to be the home of the Federal Reserve Bank, until they moved into their new building in 2008. It's remained empty, although there's been longtime plans to turn it into a hotel. I will not stay vacant for too much longer, I imagine!!

Thanks, I'll add it to the list!

deja vu, that's a good idea. When I get around to it I'll add the reason behind the vacancy for each building.

Atlguy33 Feb 16, 2019 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas (Post 8374725)
I know people hate on the Plaza Tower Building in New Orleans, but I love how funky it is.

https://www.emporis.com/images/show/...r-exterior.jpg

I also love this building. I wish someone would give it new life as apartments or something.

RockMont May 2, 2019 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas (Post 8374725)
I know people hate on the Plaza Tower Building in New Orleans, but I love how funky it is.

https://www.emporis.com/images/show/...r-exterior.jpg

I love the 'hat' on top.

SpawnOfVulcan Jun 3, 2019 1:19 AM

Sadly, Alabama's tallest unused building is now the tower formerly known as "AT&T City Center". Fortunately, it is currently being examined for renovation for mixed use tenants.

Side note: It is the largest office building in Birmingham by square footage.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...gham%2C_AL.jpg
Source: Curtis Palmer (via Wikipedia)

towerpower123 Mar 7, 2020 9:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DetroitSky (Post 8365536)

New Jersey: Griffith Building/Newark/14 floors/210 ft/unused since 1973
https://www.emporis.com/images/show/...-southeast.jpg

Newark's Griffith Building is getting a very SLOW renovation into about 50-something apartments, after a boutique hotel plan went nowhere fast.

muertecaza Jun 21, 2022 10:27 PM

Arizona's tallest, most recently dubbed Chase Tower, is now sadly vacant.

https://kjzz.org/content/1700908/pho...e-vacant-oct-1

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chase_Tower_(Phoenix)

plinko Mar 31, 2023 3:49 AM

The old Crocker-Citizens Plaza/AT&T Center/611 Place in Los Angeles is 620ft, 42 stories and was built in 1969. It’s been empty for quite some time (2008?). It might be the tallest empty building in the US.


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