Lamar Building, Gothic Revival bank building in Downtown Augusta, United States
The 17-story Lamar Building stands at 85 meters tall on Broad Street, featuring three elevators and a glass penthouse on its roof.
Construction of the building began in 1916 but was interrupted by the Augusta Fire, leading to its completion in 1918 under architect G. Lloyd Preacher.
The National Register of Historic Places listed the Lamar Building in 1979, recognizing its architectural contribution to Augusta's downtown district.
The building is undergoing a $12 million renovation to create 70 residential apartments while maintaining commercial space on the ground floor.
I.M. Pei, the architect known for the Louvre pyramid, designed the glass penthouse addition in 1976, which locals refer to as 'the toaster'.
Location: Augusta
Inception: 1918
Architects: G. Lloyd Preacher
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Floors above the ground: 17
Elevators: 3
Height: 85 m
GPS coordinates: 33.47544,-81.96477
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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