The First Bank and Trust Tower (also known as the First Bank Tower and previously known as the LL&E Tower and 909 Poydras Tower), located at 909

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in the Central Business District of

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and developed by Joseph C. Canizaro. It is the fifth tallest building in both the city of New Orleans and the state of

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. Floors 2-8 are parking levels, and 10-36 hold office space.

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is the current owner, having acquired the building in 2005
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handles the leasing for this building. The current name comes from the New Orleans area bank

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. The exterior of the building is clad in granite and bronze tinted glass. The building is illuminated by spotlights at night, making it one of the most visible buildings in New Orleans' night time skyline. The 7 levels of parking are accessed from O'Keefe Avenue. In front of the main entrance on Poydras Street are a pair of bronze sculptures by Enrique Alférez depicting

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and a lute player. The building suffered some damage during Hurricane Katrina in August 2005, including blown out windows and roof damage. The building reopened to tenants in late 2005.

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909 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70112-4000 The First Bank and Trust Tower is bounded by the following streets: * Poydras Street (south) * O'Keefe Avenue (west) * Perdido Street (north) * Penn Street (east)

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