Roosevelt Tower, Commercial tower in Plaza Las Américas, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Roosevelt Tower is a commercial building in San Juan's business district with concrete and glass facades rising about 250 feet (75 meters) high. It holds medical offices, law practices, and professional businesses spread across its floors.
The tower was built in the 1960s as part of an urban development project that transformed San Juan into a modern commercial center. This construction was part of a broader wave of development that changed the city's infrastructure and economy.
The building is named after Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd U.S. President, reflecting the deep historical ties between Puerto Rico and the mainland. This naming choice represents how the island honors figures significant to its political relationship with the United States.
The building is located within Plaza Las Américas with multiple access points, since medical offices and businesses occupy different floors. Visitors should know that ample parking spaces are available and most floors are accessible by elevator.
The building concentrates specialized medical facilities on different levels, serving patients from across the wider region. This arrangement makes it an important hub for healthcare services in the San Juan metro area.
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