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Skyline of Downtown Akron

This is a list of the tallest buildings in Akron, Ohio. The city has approximately 13 buildings standing at least 150 feet (46 m) tall. Since 1931, the tallest building in the city has been Huntington Tower, standing at 331 feet (101 m) tall.

Tallest buildings[edit]

This list ranks Akron skyscrapers that stand at least 150 feet (46 m) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. Existing structures are included for ranking purposes based on present height.

Rank Name Image Height
ft / m
Floors Year Notes
1 Huntington Tower 331 / 101 27 1931 Regional headquarters of Huntington Bancshares.[1] Dedicated in 1931 and considered Akron's first skyscraper.[2] Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
2 PNC Building 303 / 92 26 1968 [3]
3 FirstEnergy Building 280 / 85 19 1976 Headquarters of FirstEnergy until 2023[4]
4 Quaker Square Factory Elevator 218 / 66 12 1939 Originally built as grain silos for the Quaker Oats Company, was made into a hotel in 1980. It is now owned by the University of Akron and serves as a Residence Hall.[5] Part of a National Register of Historic Places-listed site.
5 Akron City Center Hotel 209 / 64 19 1969 Vacant
6 Mayflower Manor Apartments 207 / 63 16 1931
7 Canal Square 203 / 62 17 1930 Houses Akron YMCA and apartments. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
8 Goodyear Polymer Center 182 / 55 12 1991 Houses the University of Akron's Polymer Science Department
9 William E. Fowler Apartments 169 / 52 13 1973
10 Bulger Residence Hall 160 / 49 15 1969 The tallest residence hall at the University of Akron
11 CitiCenter Building 160 / 49 11 1931 Former YWCA building, on the National Register of Historic Places.[6]
12 Landmark Building 158 / 48 12 1925
13 Law Building 150 / 46 11 1911

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Lin-Fisher, Betty. "Huntington Tower, Akron's tallest building, for sale". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
  • ^ "Photos: Akron's first skyscraper through the years". Akron Beacon Journal.
  • ^ "$8.5 million project at PNC Building is a first for Summit County". Akron Beacon Journal.
  • ^ "FirstEnergy to move out of downtown Akron, consolidate corporate offices in West Akron". Akron Beacon Journal.
  • ^ "The Akron Hotel Made from Old Oatmeal Silos is Closing". Cleveland Scene.
  • ^ "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form". National Park Service.
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