Wachovia Building

The Wachovia Building is a modern skyscraper in Mobile standing 230 feet (70 meters) tall across 16 floors, ranking among the tallest structures in the city. It functions as an office building where multiple companies operate across its various levels.

This structure was built in 1947 as the first high-rise developed in Mobile following the economic slowdown of the 1930s. It represented a turning point in the city's growth after a period without major construction projects.

This building once housed the Waterman Globe, a large sphere showing political boundaries from the 1940s, which is now displayed at the University of South Alabama Mitchell Center. It demonstrates how the structure served as a keeper of important local objects.

The building is accessible during business hours through main entrances at street level, where information about current occupants can be found. It is well-connected to public transportation and offers good views from street level and the surrounding area.

The building carried several different names throughout its history, including Waterman-Smith, Roberts Building, and Commercial Guaranty before taking its current name. These name changes reflect the shifting ownership and roles the structure has held within the community.

Location: Alabama

Inception: 1947

Official opening: 1947

Floors above the ground: 16

Elevators: 4

GPS coordinates: 30.69310,-88.04240

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:07