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Panorama of Rochester File 558-273-247

Rochester, NY city

structure #767806884building

Granite Building

existing 47.2 m 12 floors 1893

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Tip Height47.2 m
Architectural Height47.2 m
Roof Height47.2 m
Main Roof Height44.2 m
Floors12
Completion1893
Last Renovation1985
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleneo-renaissance
Address130 East Main Street
Smart Address130 East Main Street
CityRochester, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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