List of tallest buildings in Phoenix

This list of tallest buildings in Phoenix ranks skyscrapers and high-rises in the U.S. city of Phoenix, Arizona by height. The tallest building in the city is the 40-story Chase Tower, which rises convert|483|ft|m and was completed in 1972.cite web |title=Chase Tower |url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=chasetower-phoenix-az-usa |publisher=Emporis.com |accessdate=2008-02-24] It is also the tallest building in the state of Arizona. The second-tallest building in the city and the state is the US Bank Center, which rises convert|407|ft|m.cite web |title=US Bank Center |url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=usbankcenter-phoenix-az-usa |publisher=Emporis.com |accessdate=2008-02-24] Of the 20 tallest buildings in Arizona, 18 are located in Phoenix. [Cite web |title=Diagram Arizona Skyscrapers |url=http://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?searchID=38033005 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |accessdate=2008-06-23]

The history of skyscrapers in Phoenix began with the completion in 1924 of the Luhrs Building, which is regarded as the first high-rise in the city; the structure rose convert|138|ft|m|0 and ten floors. The Westward Ho, which is considered to be the city's first skyscraper, was completed in 1927.Cite web |title=Westward Ho |url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=westwardho-phoenix-az-usa |publisher=Emporis.com |accessdate=2008-06-21] This 16-floor, convert|208|ft|m|adj=on structure stood as the tallest in Phoenix until 1960. The city went through a building boom in the early 1960s, during which Phoenix saw the completion of three of its 25 tallest buildings, including the Phoenix Corporate Center and 4000 North Central Avenue. The city then went through another major building boom from 1980 to the early 1990s. In this time period, 13 of the city's 25 tallest buildings were constructed, including Qwest Tower, Viad Tower and Phoenix City Hall. As of June 2008, there are 68 completed high-rises in the city.Cite web |title=High-rise Buildings of Phoenix |url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/ci/bu/sk/?id=101034 |publisher=Emporis.com |accessdate=2008-06-21] However, no Phoenix buildings are among the tallest in the United States.

The most recently completed skyscraper in Phoenix is The Summit at Copper Square, which rises convert|250|ft|m and 22 floors.Cite web |title=The Summit at Copper Square |url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=streetsummitatcoppersquare-phoenix-az-usa |publisher=Emporis.com |accessdate=2008-06-21] As of June 2008, there are four skyscrapers under construction in the city that are expected to rise at least convert|250|ft|m|0, with eight approved for construction. The tallest building under construction in Phoenix is the Wachovia Tower, which is expected to rise 26 stories and convert|400|ft|m|0.Cite web |title=Cityscape, Tower 1, Wachovia Tower |url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=cityscape,tower1-phoenix-az-usa |publisher=Emporis.com |accessdate=2008-06-21] Upon completion, it would stand as the third-tallest building in Phoenix. As of June 2008, there are 22 high-rises under construction, approved for construction, and proposed for construction in the city.

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Tallest buildings

This list ranks Phoenix skyscrapers that stand at least convert|250|ft|m tall, based on standard height measurement. This inlcudes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. Only completed buildings and under construction buildings that have been topped out are included.

* Table entries without text indicate that information regarding building heights and/or expected year of completion has not yet been released.

Proposed

This lists buildings that are proposed for construction in Phoenix and are planned to rise at least convert|250|ft|m|0.

Notes

:A. note label|note01|A|^This building was originally known as the First National Bank Plaza but has since been renamed Wells Fargo Plaza.:B. note label|note02|B|^This building was originally known as the Valley Bank Center. The name was later changed to Bank One Center, but has been known as Chase Tower since 2005.

References

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* [http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/ci/bu/sk/li/?id=101034&bt=2&ht=2&sro=1 Emporis.com - Phoenix] ;Specific

External links

* [http://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?32780550 Diagram of Phoenix Skyscrapers] on SkyscraperPage