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Panorama of Houston File 148-464-824

Houston, TX city

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structure #412464848building

First City Tower

existing 201.8 m 47 floors 1981

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Tip Height201.8 m
Architectural Height201.8 m
Roof Height201.8 m
Floors47
Completion1981
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address1001 Fannin Street
Smart Address1001 Fannin Street
Smart Address1101 Lamar Street
Smart Address1100 McKinney Street
Smart Address1000 San Jacinto Street
CityHouston
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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