Commerce Tower

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Commerce Tower
Information
Location	909 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri
Coordinates	39°06′12″N 94°34′58″W / 39.103307, -94.582868
Status	Completed
Constructed	1965
Use	Office
Roof	128.3 m[1]
Floor count	32
Floor area	40,698 m²
Companies
Architect	Keene Simpson & Murphy
Owner	Tower Properties

Commerce Tower is a 30-story Skyscraper located in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri, USA. Constructed in 1965, it is the ninth tallest habitable structure in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, and, since the completion of the City Hall, it was the first locally designed Skyscraper in Kansas City. The facade is constructed of pre-cast stone and glass, creating a unique look, especially for its time. Located at the intersection of 9th Street and Main St, at 909 Main, the original address was 911 Main Street, however, after the events of September 11th, 2001 the address was changed. Another example of this in Kansas City, is the Fidelity Bank and Trust Building, who's address was also changed for the same reason.

The last 15-foot beam was signed by 18,000 people including Harry S. Truman.

[edit] References

• Kansas City, Missouri; An Architectural History, 1826-1990. (Copyright 1992). George Ehrlich. Retrieved August 14, 2007. (Page 141)
• American Institute of Architects Guide to Kansas City Architecture & Public Art. (Copyright 2000). American Institute of Architects/KC. Retrieved August 14, 2007. (Page 26, Number 35)