Amoco Building, Office tower in Central Business District, New Orleans, United States
The Amoco Building, also known as Orleans Tower, is an office tower located at 1340 Poydras Street in the Central Business District. This 20-story structure features a distinctive black aluminum and glass facade that stands out among nearby buildings.
The building was completed in 1977 when New Orleans began constructing tall structures on its soft soil foundation. This period marked an important shift in the city's architectural development and urban growth.
The structure represents the International architectural movement of the 1960s and 1970s, following design principles established by the Seagram Building in New York.
The building features accessible retail spaces on the ground floor and is centrally located within the business district. Modern amenities including multiple elevators make it easy to navigate the structure.
The building ranks as the 28th tallest structure in New Orleans and maintains retail spaces at ground level while government offices occupy upper floors.
Location: Louisiana
Inception: 1977
Floors above the ground: 20
Elevators: 10
GPS coordinates: 29.95090,-90.07750
Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:26
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