Continental Center (New York City)

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Continental Center


General information
Status	Complete
Type	Office
Location	New York City, New York, United States
Completed	1983
Height
Roof	169 m (554 ft)
Technical details
Floor count	41
Floor area	1.092.537 sq ft (101.500 m²)
Design and construction
Architect	Swanke Hayden Connell Architects
Developer	Rockefeller Group

The Continental Center is an office skyscraper located in the Financial District of Manhattan, New York City.^[1]

Built in 1983, in the construction of Swanke Hayden Connell Architects, the building is 41 stories tall and reaches a height of 169 metres (554 ft).^[2]

History[]

Originally designed for an insurance company, the building is occupied by major financial and legal firms. The octagonal floor of the building and the glass facade contrast with the neighboring high-rise skyscrapers, such as 120 Wall Street and One Chase Manhattan Plaza. In addition to offices, the building includes a cafeteria, an auditorium and classrooms for use by the occupants.^[2]

References[]

^ "Emporis Continental Center". Retrieved February 15, 2014.
^ ^a ^b "Continental Center". Wired New York. Wired New York. Retrieved February 15, 2014.

External links[]

Financial District

Manhattan, New York City

Buildings

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See also: Manhattan Community Board 1

Coordinates: 40°42′18″N 74°00′19″W / 40.70511°N 74.00519°W / 40.70511; -74.00519

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