The Continental Center is an office skyscraper located in the
Financial District of
Manhattan,
New York City.
Built in 1983, in the construction of
Swanke Hayden Connell Architects, the building is 41 stories tall and reaches a height of .
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
120 Wall Street is a skyscraper in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan in New York City. It was completed in 1930. The building is 399 ft (122 m) tall, has 34 floors, and is located on the easternmost portion of Wall Street, and a ...
and
One Chase Manhattan Plaza. In addition to offices, the building includes a cafeteria, an
auditorium and
classrooms for use by the occupants.
References
External links
A View on Cities listing for the Continental CenterEmporis listing for the Continental Center
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1983 establishments in New York City
Financial District, Manhattan
Office buildings completed in 1983
Skyscraper office buildings in Manhattan
Wall Street