Tower at 1301 Gervais, High-rise office building in Columbia, South Carolina.

The Tower at 1301 Gervais is a 20-story office building distinguished by dark glass facades and anodized aluminum columns that create a uniform exterior. Located at the intersection of Gervais and Sumter Streets, it contains multiple office spaces and a private club on its top floor.

Completed in 1973 by architectural firm Lyles, Bissett, Carlisle, and Wolff, the structure initially served as headquarters for Bankers Trust. The building marked a turning point in how Columbia's business district began to expand beyond its historic core.

The tower's address at Gervais and Sumter Streets places it outside Columbia's Main Street corridor, the traditional spine of the city's business district. Its 1973 completion for Bankers Trust made it the city's tallest building until the Palmetto Center was topped out on January 23, 1983. The top floor holds a private club with views over the city.

The building sits at a central intersection in the business district, making it easy to locate and access. Most interior spaces are private offices or membership areas, so general visitors should expect limited access beyond the main lobby areas.

The tower was Columbia's tallest building from its completion in 1973 until the Palmetto Center was topped out on January 23, 1983. Its top floor holds a private club with views over the city, a space most visitors never see.