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structure #733491218building

Glenwood Towers

existing 44.2 m 14 floors 1971

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#25 in Raleigh
#12880 in United States
#17172 in North America
#90633 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	44.2 m
Architectural Height	44.2 m
Roof Height	44.2 m
Floors	14
Completion	1971
Structural Form	high-rise building
Main Usage	senior apartments
Status	existing
Architectural Style	modern
Address	509 Glenwood Avenue
Smart Address	509 Glenwood Avenue
1st Level District	Hillsborough
City	Raleigh, NC
Country	United States

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