Citrus Center

Citrus Center is an office building with an octagonal shape in downtown Orlando. The structure rises 18 floors and features approximately 1,000 windows distributed across its eight sides between floors seven and nineteen, giving it a distinctive appearance.

The building was completed in 1971 and became Orlando's first modern skyscraper. It held the title of tallest building in the city until 1986, when newer structures surpassed it.

The building marks the point when Orlando began to transform from a small citrus town into a modern commercial center. Its shape and presence in the skyline still reflect this shift in the city's identity.

The building stands in downtown Orlando on South Orange Avenue and functions as an active office complex. Visitors should know that access is primarily during business hours, as it remains a working commercial space.

The top floor houses electrical switching systems and seven elevator mechanisms that keep the entire building operating. This hidden technical level reveals the complex infrastructure that supports the building's modern functionality.

Location: Orlando

Inception: 1971

Floors above the ground: 18

Elevators: 7

GPS coordinates: 28.53930,-81.37840

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:44