University Tower (Durham, North Carolina) Explained

University Tower
Location:3100 Tower Blvd
Durham, North Carolina, USA
Status:Complete
Completion Date:1982
Floor Count:17
Building Type:Multiuse
Height:356feet
Developer:Tommy F. Stone
Website:university-tower.com

University Tower is a 17-story skyscraper in Durham, North Carolina. The University Club, a members-only dining club, is located in the tower's penthouse. The tower is also locally known as The Pickle due to it's greenish color. Standing at 356 feet (108.5 meters), it is the tallest building in Durham.

History

Construction on University Tower began in 1985 by Texas-based developer Tommy F. Stone.[1] The 184,969 square-foot-tower was completed in 1986.[1] It stands at 356 feet, making it the tallest building in Durham.[2]

University Tower includes seventeen stories of office space.[3] The penthouse is home to the University Club Restaurant, a private members-only dining club.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: University Tower / 'the Pickle' / 'the Green *&%#@' | Open Durham. www.opendurham.org.
  2. Web site: University Tower - The Skyscraper Center. www.skyscrapercenter.com.
  3. Web site: University Tower - Durham, NC. University Tower - Durham, NC.
  4. Web site: University Club | Durham NC's Premier Dining Club. University Club.