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Continental Center, Office skyscraper in Financial District, Manhattan, United States.

The Continental Center reaches 169 meters in height with 41 floors of glass and steel construction at the intersection of Maiden Lane and Pine Street.

The building opened in 1983 during a period of major development in Lower Manhattan, marking a significant addition to the Financial District's transformation.

The Continental Center represents the architectural preferences of 1980s corporate America, with its emphasis on modernist design principles and practical office spaces.

Located at coordinates 40.70511, -74.00519, the building provides direct access to multiple subway lines and water taxi services along the East River.

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: March 7, 2025 21:04

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