First Federal Plaza, Office tower in Rochester, United States.
First Federal Plaza is an office tower with 21 stories topped by a distinctive circular structure that shapes Rochester's business district skyline. The building provides office space with multiple elevators and ground-floor retail shops.
Construction of this office building began in 1974 and was completed in 1976, designed by architects Corgan, Balestiere, and Leaper. The project represented a major investment in Rochester's business district infrastructure.
The tower houses broadcast studios for several radio stations that serve the Rochester metropolitan area from within its walls.
The building sits in a central location with good street access and nearby public transit options. Visitors can explore ground-floor retail and dining options while enjoying views of the surrounding downtown area.
The top floor once housed a revolving restaurant called Changing Scene that offered panoramic city views to diners. After it closed in 1990, the space was converted to standard office rooms.
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