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Panorama of Roanoke File 881-012-507

Roanoke, VA city

structure #872627181building

BB&T Bank Building

existing 55 m 13 floors 1973

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Architectural Height55 m
Floors13
Completion1973
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address310 1st Street SW
Smart Address310 1st Street SW
Smart Address35 Church Avenue SW
CityRoanoke
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-18

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