Phoenix, the capital of the U.S. state of Arizona, has 58 completed high-rises taller than 200 feet (61 m).[1] The tallest building in Phoenix is the 40-storyChase Tower, completed in 1972 with 38 habitable floors rising to 483 feet (147 m).[2] It is also the tallest building in Arizona. The second-tallest building in the city and the state is the U.S. Bank Center, which rises 407 feet (124 m).[3] Of the 25 tallest buildings in Arizona, 22 are located in Phoenix.[4] However, none of them are among the tallest in the United States.
The history of tall buildings in Phoenix began with the completion in 1924 of the Luhrs Building; the structure rose 138 feet (42 m) and ten floors. The Westward Ho was completed in 1927.[5] This 16-floor, 208-foot (63 m) structure stood as the tallest in Phoenix until 1960.[5] Midtown Phoenix went through a building boom in the early 1960s, resulting in the completion of six high-rises, including the Phoenix Corporate Center and 4000 North Central Avenue. The 1970s brought development back to Downtown Phoenix and saw the completion of five major high-rises, including the two tallest buildings in the city: Chase Tower and the U.S. Bank Center. The next major period of development occurred in both districts and lasted from 1980 to the early 1990s. In this time period, 9 of the city's current 25 tallest buildings were constructed, including Century Link Tower, BMO Tower and Renaissance Square.
While high-rise construction didn’t entirely stop, development slowed considerably until 2007 when Downtown gained five more high-rises within three years, including the 1,000-room Sheraton Grand Phoenix and the 34-story 44 Monroe apartment tower.
Currently, the Downtown Phoenix skyline is growing at a rapid pace with dozens of high-rises under construction, approved or proposed. The most recently completed high-rise is Derby, a residential-use tower that rises 21 stories and 240 feet (73 m).
This list ranks Phoenix skyscrapers and high-rises that stand at least 200 feet (61 m) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed.
Tallest building in Arizona. Tallest building constructed in Phoenix in the 1970s. Tallest building between San Diego, California, and San Antonio, Texas.[6]
Originally opened in September 1964 as a 10 story building.[84] The architectural plans called for two 18-story buildings and two one story structures, in 1968 construction began on adding an additional 8-stories.[85]
Held the title of tallest building in Arizona for over 30 years until the completion of the Guaranty Bank Building in 1960.[92] Including the antenna and spire, Westward Ho tops out at 488 ft (149 m), making it the tallest structure in Downtown Phoenix.
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One Lexington
200 (61)
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1974
1 East Lexington Avenue
Originally an office building for the Southern Arizona Bank and Trust Company called the Southern Arizona Bank Plaza, the facade was redone and the structure was converted into condominiums early 2010.[93]
B.^ This building was originally known as the First National Bank Plaza but has since been renamed Wells Fargo Plaza.[24]
C.^ This building was originally known as the Valley Bank Center. The name was later changed to Bank One Center, but has been known as Chase Tower since 2005.[6]
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^ ab"Wells Fargo Plaza". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on January 22, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
^"One Renaissance Square". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on January 22, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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^"One Central Park East". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved January 27, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
^"Phoenix Corporate Center". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on January 22, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
^"Great American Tower". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on January 22, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
^"Cityscape Tower II". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved August 30, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
^"4041 North Central Avenue". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on January 22, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2019. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
^"Engle Homes Tower". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on January 22, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
^"2600 Tower". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
^"Phelps Dodge Centre". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on January 22, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
^"Two Arizona Center". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on January 22, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
^"Meridian Bank Tower". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on January 22, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)