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Panorama of Houston File 148-464-824

Houston, TX city

structure #720141041building

Marathon Oil Tower

existing 171.3 m 41 floors 1983

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Tip Height171.3 m
Architectural Height171.3 m
Roof Height171.3 m
Floors41
Completion1983
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address5555 San Felipe Street
Smart Address5555 San Felipe Street
Smart Address1701 St. James Place
CityHouston
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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