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Laidley Tower

existing 77 m 18 floors 1985

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#2 in Charleston
#5593 in United States
#47578 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	77 m
Architectural Height	77 m
Floors	18
Completion	1985
Structural Form	high-rise building
Main Usage	commercial office
Status	existing
Architectural Style	modern
Address	500 Lee Street East
Smart Address	500–520 Lee Street East
Smart Address	301–321 Court Street
City	Charleston
Country	United States

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