Continental Center, Office skyscraper in Financial District, Manhattan, United States.
Continental Center is an office building in Manhattan's Financial District standing at the corner of Maiden Lane and Pine Street with 41 stories. The glass and steel structure rises 555 feet (169 meters) and shapes the skyline of this densely built area.
The building opened in 1983 during a period of intense growth in Lower Manhattan. Its completion marked an important addition to the Financial District's expansion during the real estate boom of that decade.
The Continental Center represents the architectural preferences of 1980s corporate America, with its emphasis on modernist design principles and practical office spaces.
The building sits near several subway stations and offers good access to public transportation. Its location by the East River also provides access to water taxi services for visitors and commuters.
The structure, designed by Swanke Hayden Connell Architects, features a distinctive angular facade that maximizes natural light penetration throughout its office spaces.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1983
Architects: Swanke Hayden Connell Architects
Floors above the ground: 41
GPS coordinates: 40.70511,-74.00519
Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:04
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