1250 Poydras Plaza, Corporate skyscraper in Central Business District, New Orleans, US.
1250 Poydras Plaza is a 24-story office tower that rises above Poydras Street with clean geometric lines and extensive glass paneling. The building displays the functional design principles typical of mid-20th century commercial architecture.
The building was completed in 1979 by architectural firm 3/D International as commercial development expanded in New Orleans. This tower represents a period when downtown businesses sought modern office space in the expanding Central Business District.
The building has adapted to various corporate entities throughout the decades, reflecting the changing economic landscape of New Orleans' business sector.
The tower sits in downtown New Orleans with direct connections to public transportation and the broader business district. Its position on Poydras Street makes it easy to locate and approach from surrounding streets.
During the 2010 Deepwater Horizon incident, the building served as the headquarters for the Unified Command response operations.
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