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The Holston

existing 59.4 m 15 floors 1912

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Tip Height59.4 m
Architectural Height59.4 m
Roof Height59.4 m
Main Roof Height53.3 m
Floors15
Completion1912
Last Renovation2008
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential condominium
Status existing
Architectural Styleneo-classical
Address531 South Gay Street
Smart Address529–531 South Gay Street
Smart Address301–313 West Clinch Avenue
CityKnoxville
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-20

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