Robert B. Atwood Building

The Robert B. Atwood Building is a 20-story high-rise located at 550 West 7th Avenue in downtown Anchorage that functions as a state office tower. It contains multiple government departments and administrative spaces, along with basement parking and internal support services for daily operations.

The building opened in 1983 under the name Hunt Building and went through several ownership changes with different corporate names before receiving its current name. It was renamed after Robert B. Atwood, a prominent businessman and founder of the Anchorage Daily News.

The building serves as a central hub where residents come to access state services housed within its offices. It has become a recognizable landmark in downtown Anchorage and reflects the area's role as the administrative center of Alaska.

The building is easily accessible in downtown and provides parking in the basement level for visitors. The nine elevators allow quick access to the various floors and offices within.

The building is equipped with sensors installed by the United States Geological Survey to monitor earthquake movements and their effects on the soil beneath. This scientific setup makes it an important observation point for geological research in the region.

Location: Alaska

Inception: 1983

Official opening: March 17, 1983

GPS coordinates: 61.21520,-149.89300

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:47