111 Westminster Street

111 Westminster Street is an Art Deco skyscraper in downtown Providence standing 130 meters tall with 26 floors. The building features a limestone exterior, granite base, and stepped-back design characteristic of the era's architectural style.

The Industrial Trust Company commissioned the building in 1925 following a fire that destroyed the earlier Butler Exchange Building on the same site. This new structure replaced the damaged predecessor and established the bank's presence in the downtown area.

Local residents call the building the Superman Building because it resembles the Daily Planet headquarters from the television series. The nickname has become part of how people in Providence think about and refer to this downtown landmark.

The building is not open to the public as it has been vacant since 2012 when Bank of America moved out. You can best appreciate its exterior details and architectural style from street level in downtown Providence.

The upper levels contain an unusual Gondola room designed to replicate the interior of an airship compartment. This rare feature shows how the building's designers incorporated the technology and dreams of the era into its spaces.

Location: Providence

Inception: 1928

Architects: Walker & Gillette

Floors above the ground: 26

Height: 130 m

GPS coordinates: 41.82455,-71.41070

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:20