List of tallest buildings in Providence

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The skyline of Providence, showing relative locations of the city's tallest buildings.
The skyline of Providence, showing relative locations of the city's tallest buildings.

This list of tallest buildings in Providence ranks high-rise buildings in the U.S. city of Providence, Rhode Island by height. The tallest skyscraper in the city is currently the Bank of America Building, which rises 428 feet (130 m) in Downtown Providence.[1] Due to the what is dubbed the Providence "Renaissance", the city has been the site of several construction projects. For the most part, the new projects consist of condominium and hotel developments, though two new office buildings are also proposed.[A]

The most recent construction project to be completed in Providence was The Residences at the Westin. The project consisted of a 31-story residential tower rising 365 feet (111 m). The building, which was constructed adjacent to the existing Westin Providence, was completed in December 2007, becoming the 3rd-tallest building in the city. The Waterplace condominium towers are two other recently completed high-rises in the city; both were topped out in 2007 and completed in March 2008. By 2010, Providence is expected to have 5 new skyscrapers over 200 feet (60 m) in height.[B]

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[edit] Tallest buildings

The Bank of America Building is currently the tallest skyscraper in the city.
The Bank of America Building is currently the tallest skyscraper in the city.
Image of Downtown Providence showing Textron Tower and One Financial Plaza
Image of Downtown Providence showing Textron Tower and One Financial Plaza
The Providence Omni Biltmore Hotel, one of the city's oldest and most famous buildings
The Providence Omni Biltmore Hotel, one of the city's oldest and most famous buildings

This list ranks existing Providence skyscrapers based on standard height measurement, which includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. Existing structures are included for ranking purposes based on present height. This list includes under construction buildings that have already been topped out.

Rank Name Height
feet / m		 Floors Year Notes
01.01 Bank of America Building 428 / 130 26 1927 Has been the tallest building in the city and the state for over 80 years. Built as the Industial Trust Tower, also previously known as Fleet Bank Tower. Also called the "Superman Building" by locals. [2][3]
02.02 One Financial Plaza 410 / 125 30 1973 Built as the Hospital Trust Tower, and also known as Sovereign Bank Tower.[4][5]
03.03 The Residences at the Westin 365 / 111 31 2007 [6][7][8]
04.04 The Westin Providence 329 / 100 25 1993 Became the tallest hotel in Providence upon its completion, usurping the title from the 1922 Providence Biltmore.[9][10]
05.05 Textron Tower 311 / 95 23 1971 Built as Old Stone Tower.[11][12]
06.06 50 Kennedy Plaza 285 / 87 20 1985 [13][14]
07.07 Waterplace 1 236 / 72 19 2008 [15]
08.08 Rhode Island State House 223 / 68 4 1904 [16][17]
09.09 Omni Biltmore Hotel 220 / 67 18 1922 Was Providence's tallest hotel until completion of the Westin in 1993.[18][C]
10 Providence County Courthouse 216 / 66 7 1930 [19][20]
11 Turk's Head Building 215 / 66 16 1913 [21][22]
12 Waterplace 2 210 / 64 17 2008 [23]
13.013= One Citizens Plaza 180 / 55 13 1990 [24]
13.013= Brown University Sciences Library 180 / 55 15 1971 With its former antenna mast included, the Science Library reached a total height of 395 feet (120 m), more than doubling its effective height, and making it the third tallest building in the city when measuring by pinnacle height.[25]
15 Hospital Trust Building 178 / 54 13 1920 [26]
16 The Sister Dominica Manor 175 / 53 16 1966 Built as the Bradford House, and also known as Federal Hill Manor. Tallest all-residential building in the city.[27][28]

[edit] Tallest under construction 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.
The under construction Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island Headquarters, which would likely rank among the tallest buildings in the city and the state if completed
The under construction Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island Headquarters, which would likely rank among the tallest buildings in the city and the state if completed

This lists buildings that are under construction or proposed for construction in Providence. Under construction buildings that have already been topped out are also included.

Name Height*
feet / m		 Floors Year
(est.)		 Status Notes
The Empire at Broadway 22 2010 Proposed Scheduled to begin construction in 2008. Height figures have not been released. Tallest office building currently proposed for the city.[29]
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island Headquarters 12 2010 Under construction Height figures have yet been released.[30]
Intercontinental Hotel Providence 17 2010 Proposed If approved, it could begin construction in 2008, opening in 2010. Height figures have not been released.[31]

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

[edit] Timeline of tallest buildings

The Rhode Island State House, which stood as the tallest building in Providence from 1904 until 1927
The Rhode Island State House, which stood as the tallest building in Providence from 1904 until 1927

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

Name Street address Years as tallest Height
feet / m		 Floors Reference
Rhode Island State House 82 Smith Street 1904—1927 223 / 68 4 [17]
Bank of America Building 55 Exchange Place 1927—present 428 / 130 26 [3]

[edit] Notes

A. ^ Empire at Broadway and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island Headquarters are two office buildings currently proposed for the city.
B. ^ Empire at Broadway, Waterplace 1, Waterplace 2, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island Headquarters, and Intercontinental Hotel Providence are all skyscrapers proposed with heights over 200 feet (60 m) that are expected to be completed by 2010.
C. ^ The Biltmore Hotel is ranked including the height of the prominent "BILTMORE" sign on the top of the building. Such signs are often included in architectural heights, which is what this particular list ranks. However, other sites, such as SkyscraperPage, do not include the sign in the total height of the building. Without the sign, the Biltmore stands at 205 feet (62.5 m), making it the 12th-tallest in Providence rather than the 9th-tallest.

[edit] References

General
Specific
  1. ^ Bank of America Building. Emporis.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-01.
  2. ^ Superman Building. Pdvbldgs.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-01.
  3. ^ a b Bank of America Building. SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-02.
  4. ^ One Financial Plaza. Emporis.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-01.
  5. ^ One Financial Plaza. SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-02.
  6. ^ The Residences at the Westin. Emporis.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-01.
  7. ^ Current Development Projects: Residences at the Westin. The Procaccianti Group. Retrieved on 2007-08-01.
  8. ^ Westin Hotel East. SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-02.
  9. ^ The Westin Providence. Emporis.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-01.
  10. ^ Westin Hotel. SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-01.
  11. ^ Textron Tower. Emporis.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-01.
  12. ^ Textron Tower. SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-01.
  13. ^ 50 Kennedy Plaza. Emporis.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-01.
  14. ^ 50 Kennedy Plaza. SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-02.
  15. ^ Waterplace 1. SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-01.
  16. ^ The Dome. Rhode Island Facts and Figures. Retrieved on 2007-08-01.
  17. ^ a b Rhode Island State House. SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-04.
  18. ^ Woodward, William McKenzie (2003). Guide to Providence Architecture. EA Johnson Co. Printers, 99. ISBN 0-9742847-0-x. 
  19. ^ Woodward, William McKenzie (2003). Guide to Providence Architecture. EA Johnson Co. Printers, 157. ISBN 0-9742847-0-x. 
  20. ^ Providence County Courthouse. SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-04.
  21. ^ Woodward, William McKenzie (2003). Guide to Providence Architecture. EA Johnson Co. Printers, 81. ISBN 0-9742847-0-x. 
  22. ^ Turk's Head Building. SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-02.
  23. ^ Waterplace 2. SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-01.
  24. ^ 1 Citizens Plaza. SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-01.
  25. ^ Sciences Library. SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-01.
  26. ^ Hospital Trust Building. SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved on 2008-03-10.
  27. ^ Federal Hill Manor. SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-02.
  28. ^ History & Facts; America's Renaissance City: Three and One-half Centuries at a Glance: The Age of Optimism: 1900-1929. ProvidenceRI.com. Retrieved on 2007-07-04.
  29. ^ Current Development Projects: Empire at Broadway. The Procaccianti Group. Retrieved on 2007-08-01.
  30. ^ Barbarisi, Daniel. Blue Cross unveils its plan to build new headquarters. Providence Journal. Retrieved on 2007-04-19.
  31. ^ Intercontinental Hotel Providence. Carpionato Properties. Retrieved on 2007-08-01.

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