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Hill Building, Art Deco skyscraper in Durham, United States

The Hill Building rises 17 stories at the intersection of Main and Corcoran Streets, featuring modern architectural elements and ziggurat-style design patterns.

Completed in 1937 by architects Shreve, Lamb & Harmon, the structure served as headquarters for Durham Bank & Trust Company during the Great Depression era.

The building houses a contemporary art museum that displays rotating exhibitions of paintings, sculptures, and installations across multiple gallery spaces.

Visitors can access the art museum at no cost throughout all hours, while the hotel section contains 165 rooms for overnight stays.

The structure underwent a 48-million-dollar transformation from a banking institution into a luxury hotel with an integrated 24-hour art museum.

Location: North Carolina

Inception: 1937

Architects: Shreve, Lamb & Harmon

GPS coordinates: 35.99610,-78.90170

Latest update: March 10, 2025 23:05

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