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Panorama of Rochester File 655-704-449
structure #218608450building

Powers Building

existing 62 m 13 floors 1891

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Architectural Height62 m Source: CTBUH database
Building Mass Height62 m
Roof Height53.3 m
Main Roof Height39.6 m Source: Sanborn Map
Floors13 Source: Visual check in the structure's vicinity
Completion1891
Last Renovation1990
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylesecond empire
Address16 West Main Street
Smart Address16 West Main Street
CityRochester, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-18

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