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structure #880458057building

Burwell Building

existing 50.6 m 10 floors 1907

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Tip Height50.6 m
Architectural Height50.6 m
Roof Height50.6 m
Main Roof Height47.5 m
Floors10
Completion1907
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylebeaux-arts
Address602 South Gay Street
Smart Address600–606 South Gay Street
Smart Address200–226 West Clinch Avenue
Smart Address601–611 State Street
CityKnoxville
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-20

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