List of tallest buildings in Denver

This list of tallest buildings in Denver ranks skyscrapers and high-rises in the U.S. city of Denver, Colorado, by height. The tallest building in Denver is the 56-story Republic Plaza, which rises 714 feet (218 m) and was completed in 1984.^[1] It stands as the 109th-tallest building in the United States, and the tallest building in the state of Colorado. The second-tallest skyscraper in the city and the state is 1801 California Street, commonly known as Qwest Tower, which rises 709 feet (216 m).^[2] Twenty-nine of the thirty tallest buildings in Colorado are located in Denver.^[3]

The history of skyscrapers in Denver began with the completion of the Equitable Building in 1892; this building, rising 143 feet (44 m) and nine floors, was the first high-rise in Denver.^[4] The title of the city's "first skyscraper" is usually given to the Daniels & Fisher Tower, which rises 371 feet (113 m) and was completed in 1910.^[5][6] The city went through a large building boom that lasted from the early 1970s to the mid 1980s. During this time, 21 of the city's 27 tallest buildings were constructed, including Republic Plaza, 1801 California Street, and the Wells Fargo Center. The city is the site of seven skyscrapers over 492 feet (150 m) in height, including two which rank among the tallest in the United States. Overall, the skyline of Denver is ranked (based upon existing and under construction buildings over 492 feet (150 m) tall) second in the Mountain States (after Las Vegas) and seventeenth in the United States.^[A] As of June 2008^[update], there are 190 completed high-rises in the city.^[7]

The most recently completed skyscraper in Denver is the Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center, which rises 489 feet (149 m) and 38 floors.^[8] As of June 2008^[update], there are two skyscrapers under construction in the city, with three more proposed for construction. The tallest building recently completed in Denver is the Four Seasons Hotel and Tower, which rises 45 stories and 565 feet (172 m).^[9] It now stands as the fourth-tallest building in Denver, as well as the city's tallest residential tower. As of June 2008^[update], there are 25 high-rise buildings under construction, approved for construction, and proposed for construction in Denver.^[7]

Tallest buildings

This lists ranks Denver skyscrapers that stand at least 350 feet (107 m) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed.

Tallest under construction and proposed

This lists skyscrapers that are under construction and proposed in Denver and planned to rise over 350 feet (107 m), but are not yet completed structures. A floor count of 40 stories is used as the cutoff in place of a height of 400 feet (122 m) for buildings whose heights have not yet been released by their developers.

* Table entry without text indicate that information regarding building height has not yet been released.

Timeline of tallest buildings

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

Notes

A. ^{^} New York has 216 existing and under construction buildings at least 492 feet (150 m), Chicago has 114, Miami has 32, Houston has 31, Los Angeles has 26, San Francisco has 21, Dallas has 20, Atlanta has 19, Boston has 19, Las Vegas has 16, Seattle has 15, Philadelphia has 15, Minneapolis has 11, Pittsburgh has 10, Jersey City has 9, Detroit has 8, Denver has 7. 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, Detroit, Denver.

References

General

• Emporis.com - Denver

Specific

External links

• Diagram of Denver skyscrapers on SkyscraperPage
• DenverSkyscrapers.com