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{{Short description|High-rise in Arizona, United States}}
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|location= North Central Avenue [[Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix]]
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The '''Phoenix Corporate Center''' is a 26 floor skyscraper in [[Phoenix, Arizona]]. It was built in 1960 and designed in the [[International Style]]. The tower was built two miles north of [[Downtown Phoenix]] in the Central Corridor. At that time corporate investment turned its attention away from downtown. When the tower was complete it was the tallest building in Phoenix taking that distinction away from the [[Westward Ho]] and, thus, from Downtown Phoenix. It remained the tallest building for 11 years until [[Wells Fargo Plaza (Phoenix)|Wells Fargo Plaza]], at 27 stories, claimed the title and brought the title of tallest back to Downtown.


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The '''Phoenix Corporate Tower''' (formerly known as '''First Federal Savings Building''') is a 26-story high-rise office building in [[Phoenix, Arizona]]. It was built in 1965 and designed in the [[International style (architecture)|International Style]]. The tower was built two miles north of [[Downtown Phoenix]] in the Central Corridor. At that time, corporate investment turned its attention away from downtown. When the tower was completed, it was the tallest building in Phoenix, taking that distinction away from the Executive Towers Condominiums. It remained the tallest building for six years until the [[Wells Fargo Plaza (Phoenix)|Wells Fargo Plaza]] was completed in 1971.
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When Phoenix Corporate Center was originally built all north and south facing windows had [[balconies]]. There were seven [[columns]] stretching from the ground floor to the top where they formed a series of arches. Each column visually attached to its neighboring column. There was also a glass elevator on the western elevation, which served the top floor.


== History ==
In the mid 1990s the exterior was remodeled. The windows on the north and south facing walls were moved to the edge of the balconies, claiming the area for interior space. Seven of the vertical columns on both the north and south facades were reduced to four. The exterior elevator is no longer functional.
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When Phoenix Corporate Center was originally built, all north and south facing windows had [[balconies]]. There were seven [[columns]] stretching from the ground floor to the top where they formed a series of arches. Each column visually attached to its neighboring column. There was also a glass elevator on the western elevation, which served the top floor.


In 1990, San Francisco-based development firm The Krausz Companies, Inc. purchased what was then called "Prudential Plaza," and undertook an ambitious repositioning of the near-vacant office tower. Balconies were removed, and glass was reinstalled flush with the slab edge, substantially expanding the leasable interior space on each floor. Additionally, several vertical columns on the north and south facades were removed, giving the building a smoother more modern appearance. The skylift elevator is no longer functional.
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after=[[Wells Fargo Plaza (Phoenix)|Wells Fargo Plaza]]}}


In June 2013, the property was scheduled for [[foreclosure]]. The mortgage secured by the property was purchased by [[Colony Capital]] in 2013. The building was in receivership with Trident Pacific Real Estate and Colony closed on the building towards the end of the year. Colony has made significant upgrades to the property, including: renovating the lobby, painting the exterior, and building a marketing center.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tridentpacificreg.com/assignments|title = Receivership Assignments - Trident Pacific Real Estate Group}}</ref>
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[[Category:Skyscrapers in Phoenix, Arizona]]

[[Category:Skyscrapers between 100 and 149 meters]]
==References==
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[[Category:1960 architecture]]
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==External links==
*{{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20130629034712/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=118147 Phoenix Corporate Center]}} on {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20010404074800/http://www.emporis.com/ Emporis]}}
*[http://www.3003northcentral.com 3003 North Central Avenue] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20110128205258/http://3003northcentral.com/ archive])

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Latest revision as of 18:02, 26 August 2024

Phoenix Corporate Tower
Map
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeOffice
LocationPhoenix, Arizona
Coordinates33°28′57″N 112°04′24″W / 33.4826°N 112.0732°W / 33.4826; -112.0732
Construction started1963[1][2]
OpeningJanuary 3, 1965[5]
Cost$21 million[3]
OwnerColony Capital
Height
Roof341 ft (104 m)
Top floor26
Technical details
Floor count26
Floor area445,811 sq ft (41,417 m2)[4]
Lifts/elevators9
Design and construction
Architect(s)Irvin Finical & Associates[2]
DeveloperMayer Development Company
Main contractorTGK Construction Company
Website
http://www.phoenixcorporatetower.com/

The Phoenix Corporate Tower (formerly known as First Federal Savings Building) is a 26-story high-rise office building in Phoenix, Arizona. It was built in 1965 and designed in the International Style. The tower was built two miles north of Downtown Phoenix in the Central Corridor. At that time, corporate investment turned its attention away from downtown. When the tower was completed, it was the tallest building in Phoenix, taking that distinction away from the Executive Towers Condominiums. It remained the tallest building for six years until the Wells Fargo Plaza was completed in 1971.

History

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When Phoenix Corporate Center was originally built, all north and south facing windows had balconies. There were seven columns stretching from the ground floor to the top where they formed a series of arches. Each column visually attached to its neighboring column. There was also a glass elevator on the western elevation, which served the top floor.

In 1990, San Francisco-based development firm The Krausz Companies, Inc. purchased what was then called "Prudential Plaza," and undertook an ambitious repositioning of the near-vacant office tower. Balconies were removed, and glass was reinstalled flush with the slab edge, substantially expanding the leasable interior space on each floor. Additionally, several vertical columns on the north and south facades were removed, giving the building a smoother more modern appearance. The skylift elevator is no longer functional.

In June 2013, the property was scheduled for foreclosure. The mortgage secured by the property was purchased by Colony Capital in 2013. The building was in receivership with Trident Pacific Real Estate and Colony closed on the building towards the end of the year. Colony has made significant upgrades to the property, including: renovating the lobby, painting the exterior, and building a marketing center.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Defaulted Homes Uninsured" The Arizona Republican [Phoenix, Arizona] June 2, 1963 - E-1
  2. ^ a b "TGK Starts 25-Story Building" The Arizona Republican [Phoenix, Arizona] Jun 23, 1963 - E-7
  3. ^ "New Central Plaza Tops at 341 Feet" The Arizona Republican [Phoenix, Arizona] Dec 20, 1963 - (Sec. B)Page 1
  4. ^ "ScanlanKemperBard Cos. Sells Phoenix Corporate Center for $62.5 Million" (Press release). Business Wire. August 10, 2007.
  5. ^ "Opens today..." The Arizona Republican [Phoenix, Arizona] January 3, 1965 - C-15
  6. ^ "Receivership Assignments - Trident Pacific Real Estate Group".
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Preceded by Tallest Building in Phoenix
1965—1971
104m 		Succeeded by
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