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Panorama of Houston File 148-464-824

Houston, TX city

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structure #757570376building

American General Center

existing 179 m 42 floors 1983

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Tip Height179.8 m
Roof Height179.8 m
Architectural Height179 m
Floors42
Completion1983
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address2929 Allen Parkway
Smart Address2929 Allen Parkway
CityHouston
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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