Bob Lanier Public Works Building

Bob Lanier Public Works Building

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building_name = Bob Lanier Public Works Building


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location = 611 Walker Avenue, Houston, Texas
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constructed = 1968
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roof = 410ft (125m)
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architect = Robert O Biering
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Bob Lanier Public Works Building is a 410ft (125m) tall skyscraper in Houston, Texas. It was completed in 1968 and has 27 floors. It is the 41st tallest building in the city. Eero Saarinen's CBS building in New York City inspired the design for this building. It was named after Houston mayor Bob Lanier who served between 1992 and 1998.

ee also

*List of tallest buildings in Houston

References

* [http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=boblanierpublicworksbuilding-houston-tx-usa Emporis]
* [http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=1909 Skyscraperpage]


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