The Metropolitan (Rochester) Explained

The Metropolitan [1]
Status:Complete
Location:1 S Clinton Ave, Rochester, NY 14604
Coordinates:43.1566°N -77.6069°W
Completion Date:1973
Owner:Gallina Development Corporation[2]
Floor Area:3560000NaN0[3]
Floor Count:27
Building Type:Mixed-Use
Renovation Date:1987 & 2015
Elevator Count:made by Haughton

The Metropolitan, formerly known as Chase Tower (before 2015), and Lincoln First Bank (before 1996), is a skyscraper located in Rochester, New York, United States. It is the third tallest skyscraper in Rochester, standing at . It has 27 floors and was constructed in 1973. The architect responsible for designing the building was John Graham & Company. The building is unique for its outstanding white vertical fins and that it curves outward on the bottom.[4] This building is also known for its fast elevators. Many people refer to them as "rockets". They were installed in the 1970s and travel at about 1000 feet per minute.

The Metropolitan was renovated in 1987 and again in 2015. It has of gross area, with of leasable office space.[5]

Recent renovations

The upper floors of the building were converted to apartments in 2016. [6]

A new entrance way was completed in 2017.

Damage to fins

The white fins were originally made with marble panel coverings. By the 1980s, however, these began to warp and loosen. They were replaced with painted aluminum panels.[7]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gorbman. Randy. Chase Tower To Be Renamed. WXXI News. November 6, 2015. April 16, 2016.
  2. Web site: Deckert. Andrea. Gallina Development acquires Chase Tower. Rochester Business Journal. March 17, 2015. April 16, 2016.
  3. Web site: Combs. Jimmy. Lincoln Tower… Through 1970, and beyond.. Rochester Subway. June 5, 2013. April 16, 2016.
  4. Web site: Chase Tower. https://web.archive.org/web/20160313141059/http://www.emporis.com/buildings/125132/chase-tower-rochester-ny-usa. dead. March 13, 2016. Emporis. April 16, 2016.
  5. Web site: Chase Tower. rochesterdowntown.com. April 16, 2016.
  6. Web site: Contemporary Apartments & Luxury Condos. The Metropolitan Rochester. 9 August 2017.
  7. News: AMOCO TOWER`S FATE MAY BE CARVED IN STONE. Chicago Tribune. Michael. Arndt. May 22, 1988. October 2, 2020.