1515 Poydras, Skyscraper in Central Business District, New Orleans, US
1515 Poydras, formerly the Gulf Building, is a 29-story skyscraper at 1515 Poydras Street in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana. It rises 341 feet (104 m) and was designed by Skidmore Owings Merrill.
1515 Poydras was built as the Gulf Building, a 29-story, 341-foot tower at 1515 Poydras Street in the Central Business District. The design is credited to Skidmore Owings Merrill. The sources consulted give no completion date, so the often-cited 1984 date is not documented here.
The building's modern design stands apart from the historic structures nearby, showing how the city has evolved through different building periods. Visitors walking through this area experience two distinct architectural eras side by side.
The business district location provides easy access to restaurants, shops, and transportation options for convenient visiting. The building's height and prominent location make it easy to spot and navigate from surrounding areas.
At 341 feet (104 m), 1515 Poydras rises far above Driskill Mountain, Louisiana's highest natural point at 535 feet (163 m) — so the state's tallest ground still outranks this tower. The building was formerly known as the Gulf Building.
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