Benson Tower (formerly Dominion Tower and the CNG Tower), located at 1450

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in the

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, is a 26-story, -tall skyscraper. The building was purchased by late

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owner

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on September 15, 2009 and renamed the Benson Tower. In 2012,

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moved executives and as many as 750 administrative employees to the top four floors as well as the 2nd and 3rd floor space with balconies overlooking

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; second floor space is utilized for Benson's television station,

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affiliate WVUE (Channel 8) for the station's morning newscast, sporting events and by lease for other parties. According to Corporate Realty, which leases the building, as of August 2012, Benson Tower is more than 97.6% leased.

Location

1450 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA NOLACBD22Ap06Windows

It is part of a complex of connected buildings which includes the

, 1250 Poydras Plaza,

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, and the

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References

External links

Benson Tower, Official Website

Corporate Realty, Official Website
{{New Orleans skyscrapers Skyscraper office buildings in New Orleans Office buildings completed in 1989 HOK (firm) buildings

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