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47-story skyscraper in Downtown Columbus, Ohio
- The LeVeque Tower is a 47-story skyscraper in Downtown Columbus, Ohio. At 555 feet 5 inches (169.29 m) it was the tallest building in the city from its completion in 1927 to 1974, and remains the second-tallest today.
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The LeVeque Tower is a 47-story skyscraper in Downtown Columbus, Ohio. At 555 feet 5 inches (169.29 m) it was the tallest building in the city from its completion in 1927 to 1974, and remains the second-tallest today.
The LeVeque Tower is an Art-deco skyscraper designed by Charles Howard Crane, and built between 1924 and 1927, for a reported $7.80 million dollars, in Columbus, OH. LeVeque Tower is not the only name you might know this building by though.
The LeVeque Tower, originally the American Insurance Union Citadel (or AIU Citadel), was the most distinctive skyscraper in Columbus for nearly half a century, and it remains the most notable among the city’s tall buildings.
May 2, 2024 · Columbus locals, you know it well: the iconic silhouette of the LeVeque Tower cutting a distinctive figure against our city skyline. This architectural marvel isn’t just a visual landmark; it’s a storied piece of Columbus heritage that stands as a testament to our city’s grand history and ambitious spirit.
Apr 29, 2019 · The LeVeque name, and that signature building, were part of the city's fabric. Before the building boom of the 1980s, the LeVeque was the Downtown skyline. For 50 years, it's what residents in Grandview or Bexley or Grove City saw when they looked toward the city.
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The LeVeque Tower as it is now called, was the tallest building in Columbus from 1927 to 1973 when the Rhodes State Office Tower on East Broad Street across the street from the Statehouse was completed.
Feb 9, 2017 · The most recognizable building in the Columbus skyline is the LeVeque tower. When it was completed in downtown Columbus in 1927 it was known as the AIU Citadel and was originally intended to house workers for the The American Insurance Union.
