- Electric Tower
Infobox Skyscraper
building_name = Electric Tower
built = 1912
use =office
location = 535 Washington St.Buffalo, NY ,USA
roof = 294 Feet (90 m)
floor_count = 13
architect =James A. Johnson (architect) Electric Tower is a historic skyscraper located in
Buffalo, NY . It is the eighth tallest building in Buffalo. It stands 294 feet (90 m) and 13 stories tall. It was designed byJames A. Johnson (architect) and completed in 1912. Inspired by the electric tower at the BuffaloPan-American Exposition , the white terra-cotta clad was originally built as the Niagara Mohawk building and features an octagonal tower which steps back three times to terminate in a large lantern.The decorative symbols featuring aspects of electricity production are considered precursors to subsequent
art deco design.Like
One M & T Plaza , the spire of the tower is illuminated with different holiday colors at night throughout the year. Both buildings are illuminated blue and gold for theBuffalo Sabres during theNational Hockey League playoffs.ee also
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List of tallest buildings in Buffalo ###@@@KEY@@@###succession box
before=Old Post Office
title=Tallest Building in Buffalo
years=1912—1925 90m
after=Liberty Building
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