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structure #275178008building

The Lamar Tower

existing 82 m 23 floors 1965

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Architectural Height82 m
Floors23
Completion1965
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address2929 Buffalo Speedway
Smart Address2929 Buffalo Speedway
Smart Address3380 West Alabama Street
CityHouston
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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