Gannett Building, Neoclassical building in Downtown Rochester, United States.
The five-story Gannett Building features limestone walls, classical columns, and an ornate entrance with a relief sculpture depicting symbolic figures.
Constructed in 1927, the structure served as the headquarters for Gannett Newspapers until 1986, playing a central role in American media distribution.
The entrance relief sculpture by Edmond Amateis represents Truth at the center, with Fine Arts, Industry, Law, and Agriculture figures on the sides.
Located at 55 Exchange Street, the building encompasses 153,350 square feet of space available for office, retail, and potential residential use.
The building received a significant expansion in 1949 with a five-story addition designed by architect Albert Kahn to accommodate printing presses.
Location: Monroe County
Location: Rochester
Architects: Howell & Thomas
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Floors above the ground: 5
GPS coordinates: 43.15389,-77.61250
Latest update: March 24, 2025 19:32
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