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Panorama of Columbus File 103-758-003

Columbus, OH city

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structure #559123167building

Empire Building

existing 44.2 m 8 floors 1924

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Main Roof Height44.2 m
Floors8
Completion1924
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleneo-gothic
Address150 East Broad Street
Smart Address146–154 East Broad Street
Smart Address1 North 4th Street
CityColumbus
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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