James Monroe Building, Richmond’s tallest building, sits atop a parking garage and an elevated plaza. A second tower was originally planned for the plaza, but scuttled because of the ‘80s recession. The state-owned building could be demolished soon, because authorities say it is more cost-effective to build new than to modernize the skyscraper.
- Name: James Monroe Building
- Location: 101 North 14th Street
- Year Completed: 1981
- Architect: Ballou, Justice & Upton Architects
- Style: postmodern
- Wikipedia: James Monroe Building
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James Monroe Building, Richmond’s tallest skyscraper, faces demolition as State Government looks to modernize offices.
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James Monroe Building, Richmond’s tallest skyscraper, faces demolition as State Government looks to modernize offices.
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James Monroe Building, Richmond’s tallest skyscraper, faces demolition as State Government looks to modernize offices.
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James Monroe Building, Richmond’s tallest skyscraper, faces demolition as State Government looks to modernize offices.
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James Monroe Building, Richmond’s tallest skyscraper, faces demolition as State Government looks to modernize offices.
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James Monroe Building, Richmond’s tallest skyscraper, faces demolition as State Government looks to modernize offices.
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James Monroe Building, Richmond’s tallest skyscraper, faces demolition as State Government looks to modernize offices.
All images copyright © Kenneth Grant / photos taken October 2019 with Canon 5D Mark iv
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