The First National Bank Tower is a 634Â ft (193 m), 45-story skyscraper at 1601 Dodge Street in downtown Omaha, Nebraska. Completed in 2002, it is currently the tallest building in the city of Omaha, and in the state of Nebraska, and has been since its completion, overtaking the 478 ft (146 m), 30-story Woodmen Tower located nearby. It was built on the site of the former Medical Arts Building which was imploded on April 2, 1999 to make way for the current skyscraper. Inside the glass lobby is a large section of the ornamental facade from the former Medical Arts Building. The building also contains a large light on the roof that lights up white at night and green during Christmas season. The light makes the tower a prominent feature in Omaha's nighttime skyline.
The First National Bank Tower also plays host to Trek up the Tower, a vertical stair climb race up to the top of the tower. This race is presented by The Wellness Council of the Midlands.
The building is the headquarters of First National of Nebraska. At 634 feet and 45 stories high, its height was chosen specifically to one-up 801 Grand, the tallest building in Des Moines, Iowa. 801 Grand is just four feet and one story shorter than the First National Bank Tower.
Across from the Tower, is First National Bank Park, which includes a large public art display and fountain. There is also bench seating.
The building has a floor area of 339,638 sq ft.
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See also
- Economy of Omaha, Nebraska
- List of tallest buildings in Omaha, Nebraska
References
External links
- Trek up the Tower
- Emporis Link
