Capitol Center, Modern skyscraper in Columbia, United States
Capitol Center is a modern skyscraper with 25 floors located in downtown Columbia, South Carolina. Its exterior features tinted glass and aluminum panels, with interiors housing office space for state agencies.
The building was completed in 1987, replacing the Wade Hampton Hotel that previously stood on the site. At that time, it became the tallest structure in South Carolina, with AT&T as its first major tenant.
The 25th floor housed The Capital City Club, which ceased operations in February 2024, so no club is open there today. The tower's name has changed with its signage: it opened as the AT&T Building, later carried Affinity and SouthTrust Bank names, and now bears Truist Bank signage.
Capitol Center is a working office tower, not a visitor attraction, so access is limited to tenants and their guests. The attached 7-story garage holds over 1,000 spaces and serves the building's roughly 400 offices. The tower stands in downtown Columbia, within sight of the State House.
The building's construction sparked political debate in 1986 when it became a focal point for concerns about government spending in South Carolina. The controversy reflects how strongly the project influenced public discussion at the time.
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