First National Center (Oklahoma City)

First National Center (Oklahoma City)

Infobox Skyscraper
building_name = First National Center


built = 1931
use = office
location = Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
roof = 493 ft (150 m)
floor_count = 33
square footage = 0.99 million2
architect = Weary and Alford
skyscraperpage_id = 122518

The First National Center, aka FNC and First National, is a prominent skyscraper in downtown Oklahoma City. It was constructed in 1931 by the First National Bank and Trust Company of Oklahoma City. The art deco tower is 446 feet (136 m) tall at the roof, and is 493 feet (150 m) at its spire and contains 33 floors. The building has convert|990000|sqft|m2 of office space, and in 2007 had an approximately 40% occupancy rate. First National Center has a notable architectural resemblence to the Empire State Building in New York. It is currently the second tallest building in Oklahoma City, after Chase Tower, and is the sixth tallest in the state of Oklahoma.

Events

On June 22, 2006, the tower experienced an electrical fire in its basement and was evacuated for the workday. There were no long term effects from the fire. A section of Robinson Avenue adjacent to the building was temporarily closed.


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