Bank of the West Tower, Office tower at Central Avenue NE, Albuquerque, United States.
Description
The Bank of the West Tower is an office building on Central Avenue NE in Albuquerque with 17 stories rising about 65 meters (213 feet) tall. The structure features large windows and minimal interior columns, allowing for open and flexible floor layouts.
History
The building was constructed in 1963 as First National Bank Building East and remained the tallest structure in New Mexico for a significant period. It represented the city's growth during the expansion era of the 1960s.
Culture
The top floors once housed the Albuquerque City Club, a social space where business professionals gathered for dining and leisure activities. This private venue shaped the professional networks and social life of the city's business community for many years.
Practical
The building is located along Central Avenue NE and is easily accessible from most parts of Albuquerque. The exterior can be viewed from the street without special arrangements or reservations needed.
Did you know?
The facade features Italian marble columns and decorative ceramic tiles containing gold elements in the spandrels between floors. This combination of fine materials was an impressive architectural statement for the 1960s era.
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