| Columbia
St. / Waterfront |
Westminster
Building 709-713 Columbia St. |
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| Important
historically as the City's first skyscraper, it rose a towering 8 stories
when built in 1912. The design of architects Gardiner and Mercer reflects
the Chicago School of commercial architecture. The red brick exterior is
decorated with white terra cotta trim. Originally owned by Westminster Trust
and Safe Deposit Company, it housed 124 business offices and the Westminster
Club, which occupied the top two floors. Click on Image to Enlarge |
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