The Burwell, Renaissance Revival skyscraper in Downtown Knoxville, United States
The Burwell rises 166 feet with yellow brick facades on its street sides and red brick on other surfaces, featuring rotating windows and Tennessee marble floors.
Built in 1908 by George A. Fuller Construction, this building served as the headquarters of Knoxville Banking and Trust Company before Southern Railway acquired it in 1912.
The ground floor contains the entrance to Tennessee Theatre, which opened in 1928 and functions as the residence for Knoxville Opera and Symphony Orchestra.
Located at the intersection of Gay Street and Clinch Avenue, the building provides views of the Sunsphere, Mount Le Conte, and Tennessee River from its upper floors.
During construction in 1907, a mule named Maud was lifted to the top of the steel frame structure for a ceremony attended by thousands of spectators.
Location: Knoxville
Inception: 1908
Architects: Richards, McCarty & Bulford
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
Part of: Gay Street Commercial Historic District
Address: 602 South Gay Street
GPS coordinates: 35.96424,-83.91750
Latest update: March 17, 2025 01:56
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