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Icons in the sky: Working list of tallest toro ellipsoidal water towers in the USA

Source: lumiflonusa.com/

Toro ellipsoidal water towers (a.k.a. “Toro” or “Torus” water towers) are a design name you might not recognize when you hear it, but if you saw one, you would know the style immediately. These enormous towers tend to have a number of columns holding them up and then have a relatively narrow, oval shaped tank at the top that is considerably wider than it is tall. In some instances, one can see a resemblance to an alien spaceship on legs (see Kohler, WI below), while others may shaped like an oversized watermelon (see Luling, TX below).

Triple Kohler Water Towers in Wisconsin – Source: sheboyganpress.com

One of the primary advantages of the Toro type of water tower is listed in the quote below.

“Multi-column tanks are typically preferred in areas of high wind and/or seismic activity.”
Source: phoenixtank.com

Another advantage that is not mentioned is their extra wide metal canvas allows for some fantastic painted images on the towers. Check out the Toro towers pictured throughout this post for some iconic examples. What a better way to demonstrate and broadcast local pride than with a giant, colorful mural some 150 feet in the air!

Luling, TX – Source: atlasobscura.com

Sadly, as the list below will show, these Toro ellipsoidal water towers are another vanishing breed. As hydropillars and composite towers become more common, Toros are tending to fade from the landscape. If you see one, be sure to admire it, as fewer and fewer remain standing each year. The frustrating part is that some cities and towns do find ways to successfully care for and preserve their iconic towers over the years, while others seem not to care.

One of this authors favorites in on the west side of Tampa that includes an ode to the city’s cigar-making history – Source: yelp.com

If cities in Florida can so beautifully maintain and restore their iconic Toro towers in the heat, humidity, tropical storms, and salty air of the the Sunshine State, it seems the same could/should be done elsewhere with a dedicated and sustained plan and effort to do so.

“Each historic water tower that is lost feels like yet another bit of our collective identity being discarded. We grew up admiring these enormous structures while riding our bikes around town or while watching the world pass by from the back seat of our parent’s car. They are/were an endearing symbol of home…of our community…of high school…of college…of work…of play. It’s sad to see these iconic pieces of Americana just go by the wayside.”
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Below is the working list with information gathered to date. Lost towers are also included for reference and comparison. Many heartfelt thanks to those folks from the various Public Works/Utilities/Water Departments who responded to my inquiries for their kindness and assistance in helping make this list is accurate as possible. Hopefully, more will respond over time to help make this list as complete as possible.

Images of some of the most iconic towers from across the nation have been placed throughout the post to admire and enjoy.

Peace!

**p.s. A very similar design, toro radial cone water towers will be listed in a separate post. The primary difference between these and toro ellipsoidal water towers is the lower half of the tank is not elliptical, but consists of a series of triangular pizza slice-shaped cones radiating out from the center column.**

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Note: ~ indicates an approximate tower height, determined by using U.S.G.S. topographic maps and other resources, when available

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Fairfax Hospital Water Tower: Falls Church, VA = 181.67 feet

2-3. Leitchfield “Stars & Stripes” Water Tower #2: Leitchfield, KY ~ 175 feet and Uniondale Water Tower (1955- 2027?): Uniondale, NY = 175 feet – *scheduled to be removed in 2027

4. Eagle Ridge Mall Water Tower: Lake Wales, FL = 167 feet

5. North Platte Water Tower (ca. 1968): North Platte, NE = 165 feet – see photo below

Source: northplattene.gov

6. Vincennes University Water Tower (1950s): Vincennes, IN ~ 164 feet – see photo below

Source: Photo by author

7. Airline “We Salute Our Troops” Water Tower: Bossier City, LA ~ 163 feet

8. Jessamine W.D. “Cracker Barrel” Water Tower: Nicholasville, KY ~ 161 feet

9-11. Sea Turtle Water Tower (1955): Hollywood, FL (see image at the top of the post); “All-American City” Water Tower (early 1950s): Fort Lauderdale, FL; and Darien Water Tower (1978): Darien, GA = 160 feet

12. HWEA Tower (1974): Hopkinsville, KY ~ 158 feet

13-14. Reynolds Industrial Park Water Tower (1940): Green Cove Springs, FL and = 157 feet and Kentucky American Water Tower/Cox Drive (1955): Lexington, KY ~ 157 feet

15. American Flags Water Tower (1957): Cocoa, FL = 156 feet

16. Gifford Water Tower (1970s): Gifford, FL = 154 feet

17. Beach Chair Water Tower (1975): Destin, FL = 151 feet

18-21. Kohler Triple Water Towers (1962): Kohler, WI = 150 feet x 3 towers – see photo near the top of the post and Palm Coast Water Tower (1979): Palm Coast, FL = 150 feet

22. Watermelon Water Tower: Luling, TX = 148.5 feet – see image near the top of the post

23. Battery Way Water Tower (1939): East Point, GA = 147 feet

24-25. Purdue Water Tower: West Lafayette, IN = 141 feet and “Partners for Progress” Water Tower (1968): Richmond, KY ~ 141 feet

26. Kirksville Water Tower (1990): Kirksville, KY ~ 140 feet

27. Spring Creek Water Tower: Plano, TX = 137 feet

28. Water World/Westgate Park Water Tower (1980): Dothan, AL = 135.3 feet

29-30. “Smile You’re In Sea Isle” Water Tower: Sea Isle, NJ = 135 feet and Eddyville Industrial Park Water Tower: Eddyville, KY ~ 135 feet

31-32. Loy Cook Water Tower (1962): Madera, CA and Davison Water Tower (1974): Davison, MI = 134 feet

33-35. Ocean City Water Tower (1958): Ocean City, NJ and Pumpkin Water Tower (1976): Circleville, OH = 132 feet – see image below

Pumpkin Water Tower in Circleville, OH- Source: worldrecordacademy.org

“Stars and Stripes” Water Tower: Dry Ridge, KY ~ 132 feet

36. Allen Hazen Water Tower (1931): Des Moines, IA = 131 feet – *not technically a toro design, but is close enough to include in this listing for lack of another place.

37-40. Chicagoland Speedway Water Tower: Joliet, IL and Pontiac Water Tower: Pontiac, MI = 130+ feet; and Barlow Water Tower (1977): Barlow, KY and Rolling Hills Water Tower: Winchester, KY ~ 130 feet

41. River Canoeing Water Tower: Luling, TX = 128.5 feet

42-43. “America’s Farm to Fork Capital” Water Tower: Sacramento/Freeport, CA = 125 feet and Parkway Water Tower (1972): Benton, KY ~ 125 feet

44. West Tampa “Cigar Band” Water Tower (1954): Tampa, FL = 126 feet- see photo above

45. Auburn “AU” Water Tower (1959): Auburn, AL = 120 feet

Auburn’s “Tiger Eyes” logo intimidated opponents from 2004-2010 – Photo source: commons.wikimedia,org

46. Worlds of Fun Water Tower (1955): Kansas City, MO ~ 115+ feet

47. Albion Water Tower: Albion, MI = 110+ feet

48. Gainsville Hill Water Tower (1977): Hopkinsville, KY ~ 110 feet

49-50. Paragould Water Tower (1957): Paragould, AR = 100 feet – added on 4/24/25 and Ecton Road Water Tower (1974): Winchester, KY ~ 100 feet

51. “Panther Baseball Park” Water Tower (1954): Elizabethtown, KY = 90 feet – *to be replaced in the near future*

Soon-to-be lost tower in Elizabethtown, KY. Sad, given its historic and identifiable connection to the local high school. – Source: thenewsenterprise.com/

52. Panther Tank Water Tower: Owensboro, KY ~ 75 feet

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Portion of a 1937 Chicago Bridge & Iron advertisement in Municipal Index – Source: ebay.com Vernon, CA Water Tower with LA skyline in the background – Source: cityofvernon.org

Height to be determined:

Cuba Water Tower: Cuba, AL
“Go Raiders” Water Tower: Decatur, AL
Dothan Water Tower: Dothan, AL
Boll Weevil Circle Water Tower (1961-2022): Enterprise, AL
Theodore Water Tower 1: Mobile, AL
Theodore Water Tower 2: Mobile, AL
ASU Water Tower: Montgomery, AL
“Home of the Lions” Water Tower: Section, AL
“Roll Tide” Water Tower (1957): Tuscaloosa, AL
Brinkley Water Tower: Brinkley, AR
Conway Water Tower: Conway, AR
“Home of the Bulldogs” Water Tower: Earle, AR
“Stars & Stripes” Water Tower: Marion , AR
Flora/Buena Vista Water Tower (?-2025): Stockton, CA = 150 feet – *being removed*

Stockton water tower removal in 2025 – Source: recordnet.com

Vernon Water Tower: Vernon, CA – see second image above
Kit Carson Water Tower: Kit Carson, CO
Bradenton Water Tower: Bradenton, FL
Hamilton County Water Tower: Jasper, FL
City of Lake Wales Water Tower: Lake Wales, FL
“Welcome to Palatka” Water Tower: Palatka, FL
Panama City Water Tower: Panama City, FL
Larger Checkerboard Water Tower: Pensacola, FL
PCC/ECUA Water Tower: Pensacola, FL
“Florida’s Finest Beaches” Water Tower: Pensacola, FL
“Historic Pensacola” Water Tower: Pensacola, FL
Melbourne Water System Tower (?-2021): Satellite Beach, FL *gone*
Silver Springs Water Tower: Silver Springs, FL
Air Force Water Tower: South Patrick Shores, FL
Birmingham Street Water Tower: Tallahassee, FL
Tallahassee Water Tower #3: Tallahassee, FL
Plant High School Water Tower: Tampa, FL
Alma Water Tower: Alma, GA
Athens Tech Water Tower (ca 1958): Athens, GA – *scheduled to be removed at some point in the future*
Augusta Water Tower: Augusta, GA
Blackshear Water Tower: Blackshear, GA
“It’s Better in Braselton” Tower (2): Braselton, GA
Bremen Water Tower: Bremen, GA
City of Brunswick Water Tower (2): Brunswick, GA
Carrollton Water Tower: Carrollton, GA
Cecil Water Tower: Cecil, GA
College Park Water Tower: College Park, GA
Colquitt Water Tower: Colquitt, GA
Deepstep Water Tower: Deepstep, GA
Douglas Water Tower: Douglas, GA
Dublin Water Tower: Dublin, GA
Fitzgerald Water Tower: Fitzgerald, GA
Bulldogs Water Tower: Forsyth, GA
Forsythia Water Tower: Forsyth, GA
Greensboro Water Tower: Greensboro, GA
Hampton Water Tower: Hampton, GA
Harkensville Water Tower: Harkensville, GA
Harlem Water Tower: Harlem, GA
Jacksonville, Water Tower: Jacksonville, GA
Wildcats Water Tower: Kingsland, GA
Soap Box Derby Water Tower: Lyons, GA
“Georgia’s Antebellum Capital” Water Tower: Milledgeville, GA
Monroeville Water Tower: Monroeville, GA
Gainesville Water System Tower: Murrayville, GA
Coweta County Water Tower: Newnan, GA
St. Mary’s Water Tower: St. Mary’s, GA
Sylvania Water Tower: Sylvania, GA
“The Dogwood City” Water Tower: Tallapoosa, GA
Thomaston Water Tower: Thomaston, GA
Bennett Street “Rose” Water Tower (1951): Thomasville, GA
Tifton Water Tower: Tifton, GA
Valdosta Water Tower: Valdosta, GA
Cotton Water Tower: Vienna, GA
Warthen Water Tower: Warthen, GA
Waycross Water Tower: Waycross, GA
Nampa Water Tower: Nampa , ID
Blue Island Water Tower: Blue Island, IL
Chicago Heights Water Tower: Chicago Heights, IL
Cisne Water Tower: Cisne, IL
Godfrey Water Tower: Godfrey, IL
Herrin Water Tower: Herrin, IL
Kewanee Water Tower: Kewanee, IL
LaSalle Water Tower: LaSalle, IL
Mattoon, Water Tower: Mattoon, IL
Melrose Park Water Tower: Melrose Park, IL
Monmouth Water Tower: Monmouth, IL
“Mt. Vernon Rams” Water Tower: Mt. Vernon, IL
Illinois State University Water Tower: Normal, IL
Town of Normal Water Tower: Normal, IL
Olney Water Tower: Olney, IL
Onarga Water Tower: Onarga, IL
Orient Water Tower: Orient, IL
Paris Water Tower: Paris, IL
Plano Water Tower: Plano, IL
Rochelle Water Tower: Rochelle, IL
South Jacksonville Water Tower: South Jacksonville, IL
Taylorville Water Tower: Taylorville, IL
Three County Water District Tower (2): Walshville, IL and New Douglas, IL
Waltonville Water Tower: Waltonville, IL
Wellington Water Tower: Wellington, IL
Wheaton Water Tower: Wheaton, IL
Whittington Water Tower: Whittington, IL
Bedford Water Tower: Bedford, IN
Eastern Heights Water Tower: Bloomfield, IN
Midtown Water Tower: Carmel, IN
Darlington Water Tower: Darlington, IN
Elkhart Water Tower: Elkhart, IN
Frankfort Water Tower (2): Frankfort, IN
Hartford City Water Tower: Hartford City, IN
Teal Road Water Tower: Lafayette, IN
US 52 Water Tower: Lafayette, IN
Lebanon Water Tower: Lebanon, IN
“You’ll Like Linton” Water Tower: Linton, IN
Marion Water Tower (2): Marion, IN
Mitchell Water Tower: Mitchell, IN
Monticello Water Tower: Monticello, IN
Montezuma Water Tower: Montezuma, IN
FTWA Tower: New Goshen, IN
Plymouth Water Tower (1977): Plymouth, IN
Gibson Water Tower: Princeton, IN
Paw Prints Water Tower: Princeton, IN
Indiana American Water Tower: Richmond, IN
“Racing Capital of the World” Water Tower: Speedway, IN

Source: ebay.com

Wabash Water Tower: Wabash, IN
Albert City Water Tower: Albert City, IA
Anamosa Water Tower: Anamosa, IA
Burlington Water Tower: Burlington, IA
Fort Atkinson Water Tower: Fort Atkinson, IA
Waucoma Water Tower: Waucoma, IA
West Burlington Water Tower: West Burlington, IA
Garden City Water Tower: Garden City, KS
Rural Water District #3 Tower: Holton, KS
Delmar Water Tower: Prairie Village, KS
McCrum Bros. Water Tower (1951): Prairie Village, KS – *taken down and moved from a city park in 2012*
Winfield Water Tower: Winfield, KS
Warren County WD Tower: Bowling Green, KY
Corbin Water Tower: Corbin, KY
Franklin Water Tower (2): Franklin, KY
Breckenridge County Tigers Water Tower: Hardinsburg, KY
North Middletown Water Tower #1: North Middletown, KY
Paris Water Tower: Paris, KY
Madison County Utilities District: Richmond, KY
Stinnettsville Water Tower: Stinnettsville, KY
Delacroix Water Tower: Delacroix, LA
Jefferson Water Tower: Metairie, LA
Parks Water Tower: Parks, LA
Ruston Water Tower: Ruston, LA
Yscloskey Water Tower: Yscloskey, LA
Ada Water Tower: Ada, MI
Alma Water Tower: Alma, MI
Buckley Water Tower: Buckley, MI
Caro Water Tower: Caro, MI
Fremont Water Tower: Fremont, MI
Hudsonville Water Tower: Hudsonville, MI
Rochester Water Tower: Rochester, MI
Sault Ste. Marie Water Tower: Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Wyoming Water Tower: Wyoming, MI
Detroit Lakes Water Tower: Detroit Lakes, MN
Alton Water Tower: Alton, MO
Bethany Water Tower: Bethany, MO
PWSD #3 Tower: Branson, MO
Carthage Water Tower: Carthage, MO
HARG 1894 Tower: Columbia, MO
Farmington Water Tower: Farmington, MO
PWSD #2 Water Tower: Jefferson City, MO
Able Body Water Tower: Joplin, MO
Kirksville Water Tower: Kirksville, MO
Missouri American Water Tower: Mexico, MO
New Madrid Water Tower: New Madrid, MO
O’Fallon Water Tower: O’Fallon, MO
Sikeston Water Tower: Sikeston, MO
St. Charles Water Tower: St. Charles, MO
Lincoln County W.D. Tower: Troy, MO
Troy Water Tower: Troy, MO
Fulton Water Tower: Fulton, MS
NE Mississippi Regional Tower: Saltillo, MS
Turner Industrial Park Water Tower: Saltillo, MS
Verona CDF Water Tower: Verona, MS
Belgrade Water Tower: Belgrade, MT
Asheboro Water Tower: Asheboro, NC
Bennett College Water Tower: Greensboro, NC
Shelby Water Tower: Shelby, NC
Thomasville Water Tower: Thomasville, NC
Hamburg Water Tower (1971): Hamburg, NY = 130 feet

Source: hamburgerwatertowr.com

Efforts to paint the Hamburg, New York Water Tower to resemble a hamburger have hit an unfortunate roadblock, as the condition of the tower and cost for painting it have dashed hopes for the project.

West Hempstead Water Tower (1939-2023): West Hempstead, NY = 225 feet – *replaced*
Amherst Water Tower: Amherst, OH
Groza Field Water Tower: Berea, OH
Botkins Water Tower: Botkins, OH
Circleville Water Tower: Circleville, OH
Defiance College Water Tower: Defiance, OH
Eaton Water Tower: Eaton, OH
Englewood Water Tower: Englewood, OH
“Findlay Salutes Veterans” Water Tower: Findlay, OH
Galion Water Tower: Galion, OH
Glandorf Water Tower: Glandorf, OH
Homerville Water Tower: Homerville, OH
Jamestown Water Tower: Jamestown, OH
Kipton Water Tower: Kipton, OH
Rural Lorain Wart Authority Rower: Lorain County, OH
Middletown Water Tower (1980): Middletown, OH
Napoleon Water Tower: Napoleon, OH
Norwalk Water Tower: Norwalk, OH
“Ontario on the Bay” Water Tower: Ontario, OH?
Oregon Water Tower: Oregon, OH
Ottawa Water Tower: Ottawa, OH
Northwestern Water & Sewer Tower: Perrysburg, OH
Springfield Water Tower: Springfield, OH
Sylvania Water Tower: Sylvania, OH
“Home of the Rams” Water Tower: Upper Sandusky, OH
Wauseon Water Tower: Wauseon, OH
Central State University Water Tower (post 1974): Wilberforce, OH
R & L Carriers Water Tower: Wilmington, OH
Willard Water Tower: Willard, OH
Bristow Water Tower: Bristow, OK
Muhlenburg Township Water Tower (1970): PA
Mitchell Water Tower: Mitchell, SD
“Gateway to the New South” Water Tower: Clarksville, TN
Thun Road Water Tower (1976-2019): Clarksville, TN – *gone*
Clarksville Water Tower: Clarksville, TN
Austin Peay Governors Water Tower: Clarksville, TN
“Cookeville Cavaliers” Water Tower: Cookeville, TN
WA of Dickson County: Dickson, TN
Golden Trojans Water Tower (2): Dyersburg, TN
Fairfield Glade Water Tower: Fairfield Glade, TN
“Home of the Wildcats” Water Tower: Lawrenceburg, TN
Big Spring Water Tower: Big Spring, TX
Josey Lane Water Tower (1975-2023): Carrollton, TX = 171 feet – *gone*
Denton Water Tower 2: Denton, TX
Greenville Water Tower: Greenville, TX
Irving Water Tower: Irving, TX
Lewisville “Fighting Farmers” Water Tower (1959-2022): Lewisville, TX = 170 feet – *demolished and replaced*
Big Town Water Tower (1950s): Mesquite, TX
Plano Water Tower: Plano, TX
Holly Water Tower (1959): Richardson, TX
Sulphur Springs Water Tower: Sulphur Springs, TX
Greenfield Water Tower: Greenfield, WI
Big Blue Water Tower: Milwaukee, WI
Burleigh Street Water Tower (1963): Wauwatosa, WI – see image below
Weirton Water Tower: Weirton, WV

Source: vistaprowi.com

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Planning for cities with linear skylines

Shown below are some of the cities around the globe that have linear skylines. While these can be visually impressive, especially when set as a backdrop against the coastline or mountains, they also can be challenging from a planning and infrastructure perspective, unless they are adapted properly to address this unique urban landform.

World’s narrowest city of Yanjing, China – Source: amapnerd.com

Bear in mind, that linear skylines are not just a coastal or narrow valley phenomenon. Las Vegas is perfect example of an inland city with a very linear skyline that resulted in part due to how the city developed as a desert oasis along a single major corridor. Other examples may result from topographic settings like narrow mountain valleys, river valleys, peninsulas, or islands.

The length of linear skylines can tend to dissuade walking, as the distances between sites can be intimidating. Furthermore, if the focus is too concentrated, primary streets that run the length of the skyline, such as the Las Vegas Strip, can become overwhelmed by traffic and people.

Traffic and people along the Las Vegas Strip – Source: nevadaappeal.com

That is why it is important to have viable and efficient alternatives — light rail, buses, bicycling routes, trollies, or as Las Vegas has developed, a monorail line. Safe crossings of busy thoroughfares is also needed. As the image are shows, overpasses or tunnels for pedestrians may be necessary. Otherwise, crosswalks must be set up to allow time for safe movement across the avenues.

In some ways, a linear design can be efficient when it comes to utilities, because they can be focused in a narrower area. However, they must constructed of sufficient size and scale to handle the concentrated needs for water, sewer, electricity, gas, etc. Otherwise, the streets and roads may be constantly torn up to increase capacity. Utility managers will also need to address verticality of the service area, to assure water pressure and other services are maintained at their highest levels.

Another important factor to consider is public safety, particularly from fire-fighting and emergency response standpoints. By their very nature, linear skylines tend to be more dense and as a result taller. This is very evident from the photos provided below. How public safety services address the inherently denser and taller structures is critically important for assuring public safety is always a top priority for avoiding potential tragedies.

Another factor to consider for tourist-oriented linear skyline is the variations between on and off-season. Any and all planning efforts will need to take this into account as the extent of impacts can fluctuate greatly over a calendar year.

Neom – Source: dezeen.com

What is likely to be the most linear (and perhaps vertical) skyline of them all is the controversial 106 mile long, new city of Neom being constructed in Saudi Arabia (see images above and below. How this project will eventually turn out and whether it will achieve the stated goals of livability and sustainability remains to be seen. If it is successful, it may be a defining development for the future. Otherwise, it could be a precautionary tale to avoid excepting very specialized circumstances.

Inside Neom – Source: dezeen.com

As has been noted throughout this post, linear skylines can have their challenges. How effectively these are addressed will help determine whether or not the infrastructure and services can meet the concentrated demand. At the same time, the opportunities are not quite as apparent. To this retired planner, ambitious individual developments that are overly lengthy or excessively vertical may not achieve their “lofty” goals. Similarly, it remains to be seen how efficient and effective such a narrow, dense and lengthy urban form can be.

Peace!

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Las Vegas, Nevada – centered along the Strip (Las Vegas Boulevard)

Las Vegas – Source: paraisoisland.com

Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia and other beachfront cities – centered along the beachfront

Surfers Paradise – Source: kayak.com

Balneário Camboriú, Brazil

Balneário Camboriú – Source: en.wikipedia.org

Miami Beach, Florida

Miami Beach – Source: nationalgeographic.com

Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach – Source: touristauthority.com

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach – Source: southsidedaily.com

Ocean City, Maryland

Ocean City – Source: century21newhorizon.com

Cancun, Mexico

Cancun – Source: flipboard.com

Grand Rapids, Michigan – the tallest buildings are centered along the Grand River

Grand Rapids – Source: hopskipdrive.com

Pikeville, Kentucky – a very unique linear “semi-circle” in the Appalachian Mountains.

Pikeville – Source: reddit.com

Danang, Vietnam – concentrated along both the river and along the coastline at My Khe Beach

Danang – Source: danangprivatecar.com My Khe Beach in Danang – Source: baodanang.com

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Five cities where the “then” tallest building was leveled by choice – UPDATED

Identified below are five American cities where the tallest skyscraper was demolished (imploded) by choice versus being destroyed by and act of war, storms, earthquake, terrorism, or other tragic event. Though there is a caveat to that summary. A corporate bankruptcy led to the loss of one of these towers and two hurricanes damaged another one beyond repair and restoration. Both of those are tragic events, as well — they just happened to take longer to have an permanent impact on the building’s viability versus a sudden event.

These other three buildings were eventually lost due to time and deterioration after being vacant for an extended period. And as time passed, the cost-effectiveness of rehabilitating them became prohibitive.

With three of the cases, new developments have replaced or will soon replace the lost skyscraper with new uses on the properties. In Lake Charles, the city has purchased the property and will be developing and lakefront amphitheater on the site. An adjacent hotel is also planned. The Flint site is now a park and green space.

Fortunately for four of these cities, the loss of a signature skyscraper has had a silver lining, as new developments are already revitalizing three of the sites, and exciting plans have been developed for the other. Once completed, it is hoped all four redevelopments will find long-term success and lead to further investments in the surrounding vicinity.

Peace!

*Added Flint, MI on 4/26/25

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Bethlehem, PA – Martin Tower (1972-2019) = 332 feet/21 stories

Vacated entirely by 2007 after Bethlehem Steel bankruptcy several years earlier. A recent master plan for the site is provided below.

Source: en.wikipedia.org Source: lehighvalleylive.com

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Evansville, IN – Old National Bank Tower/a.k.a. 420 Main (1970-2021) = 248 feet/18 stories

Vacant after ONB moved its headquarters to the riverfront in 2004. A new mixed-use development (424 Main) is under development on the site (see second image below).

Source: renacentinc.com Source: news.wnin.com

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Added on 4/26/25:

Flint, MI – Genesee Towers (1968-2013) = 250 feet/19 stories – only one building despite the name being plural

Poor maintenance and loss of its occupants. Currently a park and green space.

Source: wcrz.com Park site where Genesee Towers once stood – Source: mlive.com

Frankfort, KY – Capital Plaza Office Tower (1972-2018) = 338 feet/28 stories

Vacated due to poor structural condition in 2016. Portions of the site were redeveloped with the Mayo-Underwood Building and parking garage (see second image below).

Source: uknews.yahoo.com Mayo-Underwood Building – Source: reddrawdev.com

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Lake Charles, LA – Capital One/Hertz Tower (1982-2024) = 314 feet (not including antenna)/22 stories

Badly damaged by Hurricanes Laura and Delta in 2020. A lakefront amphitheater and hotel will be developed on the site.

Source: newsplus21.com New Lake Charles lakefront amphitheater – Source: facebook.com

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“The lights of the city were like stars come down.”
— Richard Harding Davis

A night time view of Boston in the rain from Fan Pier.

Prints:

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Pixels (most locations, added options): https://mark-tisdale.pixels.com/featured/rainy-night-in-boston-mark-tisdale.html

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Digital art depicting a rainy evening view of the Boston skyline from Fan Pier, with a couple walking along the waterfront under an umbrella.

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Tallest state office buildings in the USA

Gorgeous art deco Bienville State Office Building in Baton Rouge (2006)- Source: hollyandsmith.com

Listed below are the tallest state office buildings, not including the capitol buildings themselves, in the United States. While most are located in the capital city, a number of them are located in cities with larger populations within the same state. Peace!

Always impressive Empire State Plaza in Albany: Source: hippostcard.com

NOTES: * Not originally a state office building. # Not located in the capital city.

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James A. Rhodes State Office Tower (1974): Columbus, OH = 629 feet/41 stories

2. Empire State Plaza/Erastus Corning Tower (1973): Albany, NY = 589 feet/44 stories

3. *State of Georgia Building (1966): Atlanta, GA = 566 feet/44 stories

4. Vern Riffe State Office Tower (1988): Columbus, OH = 503 feet/32 stories

5. *#William Donald Schaefer Building (1986): Baltimore, MD = 493 feet/37 stories (state occupies 29 stories)

6. *William R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower (1970: Nashville, TN = 452 feet/31 stories

7. James Monroe State Office Building (1981): Richmond, VA = 449 feet/29 stories – may be demolished in the not-too-distant future

8. James K. Polk State Office Building (1981): Nashville, TN = 392 feet/24 stories

9. California EPA Building (2000): Sacramento, CA = 372 feet/25 stories

10. #State Office Building (1958): Philadelphia, PA = 351 feet/18 stories

11. Natural Resources Tower (2021): Sacramento, CA = 344 feet/22 stories

12. #Elihu M Harris State Office Building (1998): Oakland, CA = 328 feet/23 stories

13. Executive Office Building (1977): Tallahassee, FL = 322 feet/22 stories

14-17. Empire State Plaza/Four Agency Towers (1976): Albany, NY = 310 feet/23 stories

18. John W. McCormack State Office Building (1975): Boston, MA = 302 feet/22 stories

19. Andrew Jackson State Office Building (1969): Nashville, TN = 286 feet/17 stories

20. General Services Building (1999): Sacramento, CA = 279 feet/19 stories

21. #Ronald Reagan State Building (1990): Los Angeles, CA = 269 feet/18 stories

22. #State of Illinois/555 W. Monroe (2002): Chicago, IL = 260 feet/17 stories

23. Walter Sillers State Office Building (1972): Jackson, MS = 250 feet/20 stories

24. #Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building (1973): New York City, NY ~ 247 feet/19 stories

25. John Tyler State Office Building (1992): Richmond, VA = 229 feet/11 stories

26. Rachel Carson State Office Building (1990): Harrisburg, PA = 230 feet/17 stories

27. State Resources Building (1964): Sacramento, CA = 230 feet/16 stories

28-29. Department of Justice Building (1995): Sacramento, CA = 227 feet/18 stories and William P. Clements Jr. State Office Building (1986): Austin , TX = 227 feet/15 stories

30. #Maryland State Office Building (1957): Baltimore, MD = 224 feet/15 stories

31. George H.W. Bush State Office Building (2022): Austin, TX = 222 feet/14 stories

32. *#Cadillac Place (1922): Detroit, MI = 220 feet/15 stories

33. General Assembly Building (2023): Richmond, VA = 215 feet/14 stories

34. Indiana Government Center North (1960): Indianapolis, IN = 214 feet/14 stories

35. Barbara Jordan State Office Building (2022): Austin, TX = 211 feet/12 stories

36. Department of Labor Building (1962): Trenton, NJ = 203 feet/14 stories

37-38. James Madison State Office Building (1964): Richmond, VA and Thomas Jefferson State Office Building (1956): Richmond, VA = 200 feet/15 stories

39. Kentucky State Office Building: Frankfort, KY = 187 feet/13 stories

40. Docking State Office Building (1957): Topeka, KS = 182 feet/13 stories

41-42. Wisconsin State Office Building (1939): Madison, WI = 177 feet/11 stories – may be sold soon by the state and *William P. Hobby, Jr. State Office Building (1986): Austin, TX = 177 feet/13 stories

43. Woolfolk State Office Building (1949): Jackson, MS = 169 feet/16 stories

44. Jefferson State Office Building (1951): Jefferson City, MO ~ 167 feet/13 stories

45. George Washington State Office Building (1923): Richmond, VA ~ 165 feet/12 stories

46. State Department of Health: Oklahoma City, OK = 164 feet/12 stories

47. Louisiana State Office Building (1927): Baton Rouge, LA = 160 feet/12 stories

48. *George W. Romney Building (1926): Lansing, MI = 158 feet/13 stories

49. Landon State Office Building (1910): Topeka, KA = 140 feet/10 stories

50. *#Wainwright State Office Building (1891): St. Louis, MO – 135 feet/10 stories

51. State Transportation Building (1958): St. Paul MN = 131 feet/10 stories

52. Rachel Jackson State Office Building (1985): Nashville, TN = 116 feet/8 stories

53. Lucas State Office Building (1950): Des Moines, IA = 108 feet/6 stories

More information needed:

Eisenhower State Office Building (1965): Topeka, KS = ?/14 stories
Galvez State Office Building (2003): Baton Rouge, LA = ?/13 stories
California Tower: Riverside, CA = /11 stories
State of Arizona Executive Tower: Phoenix, AZ = ?/10 stories
Bienville State Office Building (2006): Baton Rouge, LA = ?/9 stories
Iberville State Office Building (2006): Baton Rouge, LA = ?/9 stories
State Office Tower: Honolulu, HI

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A view from Long Wharf in Boston.

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Digital art depicting the Boston skyline at sunset, viewed from Long Wharf. The sky is a mix of deep blue and golden hues, with scattered clouds. City lights glow as they reflect on the calm harbor waters to viewer's left and a the stone wharf on the right leads toward the illuminated buildings.

American city skylines dominated by a single tower

Listed below are cities across the United States whose skyline is dominated by a single skyscraper that is head and shoulders above its neighbors in the central business district. Even cities with a number of skyscrapers like Oklahoma City and Albany, NY can have one tower that is significantly taller than all the others. Furthermore, if the 1,907 foot tall Legends Tower ends up being built as proposed in Oklahoma City, it will be 2.26 times taller that the current tallest building in the city, the Devon Energy Center which stands at 844 feet.

Proposed Legends Tower in Oklahoma City with the Devon Energy Center to its left – Source: ops.org

More than a third of the cities represented (5 of 14) are from the Great Plains – a region more often associated with sprawl than towering skyscrapers. If any other examples of cities in the USA with a dominating were overlooked, please feel free to pass them along. Peace!

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Albany, New York

Albany, New York – Source: homes.com

Amarillo, Texas

Amarillo, Texas – Source: worldatlas.com

Ann Arbor, Michigan – added 4/4/25

Ann Arbor, Michigan – Source: midwestexplored.com

Aurora, Illinois – added 4/4/25

Aurora, Illinois – Source: brittanica.com

Camden, New Jersey

Camden, New Jersey (foreground) – Source: istockphoto.com

Florence, South Carolina