Tower at 1301 Gervais, High-rise office building in Columbia, South Carolina.
The Tower at 1301 Gervais stands 278 feet tall with 20 floors, featuring dark glazing and anodized aluminum columns that create a uniform exterior appearance.
After its completion in 1973 by architectural firm Lyles, Bissett, Carlisle, and Wolff, the structure served as headquarters for Bankers Trust until 1983.
The building exemplifies modern commercial architecture of the 1970s, representing Columbia's expansion beyond its traditional Main Street business corridor.
Located at the intersection of Gervais and Sumter Streets, the tower houses multiple office spaces and includes a private club on its top floor.
At the time of its construction, this building employed an innovative structural design that made it the tallest structure in Columbia.
Location: South Carolina
Inception: 1973
Architects: Lyles, Bissett, Carlisle, and Wolff
Floors above the ground: 20
GPS coordinates: 34.00210,-81.03150
Latest update: April 10, 2025 13:15
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