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David Hume Tower

existing 51.2 m 14 floors 1963

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#4 in City of Edinburgh
#1445 in United Kingdom
#7862 in Europe
#77651 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	51.2 m
Architectural Height	51.2 m
Floors	14
Completion	1963
Structural Form	high-rise building
Main Usage	higher education
Status	existing
Address	Buccleuch Place
Smart Address	Buccleuch Place
City	City of Edinburgh
Country	United Kingdom

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