BNY Mellon Center, Modern skyscraper in Downtown Pittsburgh, US
Description
The BNY Mellon Center is a modern skyscraper with an eight-sided shape and 55 floors located at 500 Grant Street in Downtown Pittsburgh. Its distinctive octagonal footprint sets it apart visually and houses corporate office space for various tenants.
History
Construction was completed in 1984, but the building was originally planned as headquarters for the Dravo Corporation before economic shifts led to its purchase by Mellon Financial Corporation. This change in ownership redirected the tower's purpose toward banking and financial services.
Culture
The building shows how Pittsburgh moved from making steel to working in finance, and you can sense that shift when you walk past its glass and metal surfaces. It became a symbol of the city's new identity as a business and banking center rather than just an industrial town.
Practical
The tower is centrally located in the downtown area and connects easily to Steel Plaza subway station and other buildings through underground passages. Its position makes it straightforward to reach when exploring the city center on foot.
Did you know?
The building carries the highest taxable property value in Allegheny County, making it a financial anchor for the region. It also ranks as Pennsylvania's second-tallest building outside of Philadelphia.
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