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Panorama of Atlanta File 693-642-724

Atlanta, GA city

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structure #777966910building

BB&T Tower

existing 114 m 25 floors 2009

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Architectural Height114 m
Floors25
Completion2009
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usageoffice
Status existing
Address221 17th Street NW
Smart Address221 17th Street NW
CityAtlanta
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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  1. Photo 498-785-727
    Photo 498-785-727
    Martin Bugajski
  2. Photo 488-795-143
    Photo 488-795-143
    Martin Bugajski
  3. Photo 687-255-854
    Photo 687-255-854
    Martin Bugajski
  4. Photo 918-504-783
    Photo 918-504-783
    Martin Bugajski
  5. Photo 100-052-046
    Photo 100-052-046
    Martin Bugajski
  6. Photo 673-769-353
    Photo 673-769-353
    Martin Bugajski
  7. Photo 854-126-661
    Photo 854-126-661
    Martin Bugajski
  8. Photo 708-448-535
    Photo 708-448-535
    Martin Bugajski
  9. Photo 456-259-100
    Photo 456-259-100
    Clayton Odom
  10. Photo 480-880-620
    Photo 480-880-620
    Clayton Odom
  11. Photo 652-471-704
    Photo 652-471-704
    Clayton Odom
  12. Photo 180-025-481
    Photo 180-025-481
    Clayton Odom
  13. Photo 808-741-116
    Photo 808-741-116
    Clayton Odom
  14. Photo 689-279-173
    Photo 689-279-173
    John W. Cahill
  15. Photo 311-211-821
    Photo 311-211-821
    Ryan Hildebrand
  16. Photo 736-768-899
    Photo 736-768-899
    Ryan Hildebrand

Construction calendar

8 construction-phase photos across 2008.

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2008 8 6 1 1
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