Norwood Tower, Gothic Revival skyscraper in Downtown Austin, United States
The Norwood Tower rises 16 stories with a facade adorned with finials, gargoyles, and ornate tracery made from cast concrete panels that simulate limestone.
Completed in 1929, this structure held the position of tallest building in downtown Austin for several decades and introduced the first fully air-conditioned office space.
The building's maintenance engineer provided the only public restroom available to African Americans in downtown Austin during the segregation period from 1929 to 1964.
The attached Motoramp Garage introduced the concept of self-parking with ramps accessing each level, eliminating the need for elevator transportation of vehicles.
The tower transitions from a square floor plan on the first 13 stories to a cruciform shape, featuring rooftop gardens at each corner of the upper levels.
Location: Austin
Location: Travis County
Architectural style: Gothic Revival, skyscraper
Floors above the ground: 16
Floors below the ground: 16
Elevators: 3
Address: 114 West 7th Street
GPS coordinates: 30.26940,-97.74320
Latest update: March 6, 2025 23:01
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