The Pan-American Life Building, located at 601 Poydras Street in the

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. In December 2006, Pan-American sold the building to

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Location

Pan-American Life Building is bounded by the following streets: * Poydras Street (north) * Gravier Street (south) * St. Charles Avenue (east) * Camp Street (west)

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External links

Official website

Pan American Life Building
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