List of tallest buildings in Billings explained

RankNameHeight
ft (m)
FloorsYearPrimary PurposeNotesImage
1First Interstate Center272feet201985OfficeThe First Interstate Center is the tallest building in Billings and Montana, and is the First Interstate Bank Corporate Headquarters. It is located in the Transwestern Plaza in downtown Billings. The Transwestern Plaza is a complex consisting of four office towers with a total of 35 floors, it is the largest commercial development in Montana.[1] [2]
2Doubletree by Hilton Billings256feet221980HotelIt was the tallest building in Billings from 1980–1985. Upon completion, it was declared the tallest load-bearing brick building in the world by the Brick Institute of America, and the facade contains 2.3 million bricks.[3] This building is a rarity for its time in that it is built using the facade system of applied masonry, which was usually used in the facade construction of buildings pre-World War II It is the tallest hotel in Montana.[4]
3Wells Fargo Plaza176feet141977OfficeIt opened in 1977 as First Northwestern Bank, which became known as Norwest Bank in 1983, and then the name was changed to Wells Fargo Plaza in 2000 after Wells Fargo merged with Norwest Bank. It is now the third tallest building in Billings and Montana, and is used primarily for office space.[5] [6]
4Cereal Food Processor Inc Building141feet121917OfficeIt was the tallest building in Montana until 1977.
5Granite Tower130feet111975OfficeIt was the tallest office building in Billings from 1975 to 1977. It is primarily used for office space; including the offices of the designers, Harrison G. Fagg and Associates.[7]
6=Northern Hotel129feet101942HotelThe Northern Hotel, a Billings landmark, underwent a major 30 million dollar renovation and was re-opened in March 2013 as a four star hotel.[8] [9] In 1942 it replaced the original 1902 Hotel which burned down in 1940.The Northern Hotel has two mechanical floors above the main roof deck that are not parapet if included the floor count of this building is 12.[10]
6=Rocky Plaza129feet101982ResidentialResidential condominiums located in MidTown, it is the tallest building outside of downtown Billings. It is the tallest residential complex in the city.[11]
6=Sage Tower129feet101974ResidentialSage Tower is an 88-unit retirement complex.[12] [13]
7Liberal Arts Building126feet81972OfficeMSU-Billings education building. It is the tallest education building in the Montana University System.[14]
8Yellowstone County Courthouse108feet81957Office[15] The Yellowstone County Courthouse is the main administrative building for Yellowstone County. It currently houses the Yellowstone County Elections Office, County Attorney's Office, and the Yellowstone County Financial Department, among others. In addition, it is the location of the office of the Clerk of District Court, which provides administrative functions for the 13th Judicial District Court of Montana.[16]
9104feet 81956OfficeBank and office building[17]
10The Terrace111972Residential[18]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: First Interstate Center. https://web.archive.org/web/20121024234428/http://www.emporis.com/building/first-interstate-center-billings-mt-usa. dead. October 24, 2012. Emporis GmbH. 25 February 2013.
  2. Web site: First Interstate Center. Skyscraper Source Media. 25 February 2013.
  3. Web site: Crowne Plaza Billings. Skyscraper Source Media. 25 February 2013.
  4. Web site: Crowne Plaza. https://web.archive.org/web/20121021232341/http://www.emporis.com/building/crowne-plaza-billings-mt-usa. dead. October 21, 2012. Emporis GmbH. 25 February 2013.
  5. Web site: Wells Fargo Plaza. https://web.archive.org/web/20121102052909/http://www.emporis.com/building/wellsfargoplaza-billings-mt-usa. dead. November 2, 2012. Emporis GmbH. 25 February 2013.
  6. Web site: Wells Fargo Plaza. Skyscraper Source Media. 25 February 2013.
  7. Web site: Granite Tower. https://web.archive.org/web/20121102084315/http://www.emporis.com/building/granitetower-billings-mt-usa. dead. November 2, 2012. Emporis GmbH. 25 February 2013.
  8. News: Falstad. Jan. The new Northern: 'It will be the finest hotel in Montana'. 8 July 2013. The Billings Gazette. 10 March 2013.
  9. News: Falstad. Jan. Northern Hotel financing comes through. 25 February 2013. Billings Gazette. 18 February 2012.
  10. Web site: Northern Hotel. https://web.archive.org/web/20121102053150/http://www.emporis.com/building/northern-hotel-billings-mt-usa. dead. November 2, 2012. Emporis GmbH. 25 February 2013.
  11. Web site: Rocky Plaza. https://archive.today/20130409031258/http://www.emporis.com/building/rockyplaza-billings-mt-usa. dead. April 9, 2013. Emporis GmbH. 25 February 2013.
  12. Web site: Sage Tower. https://archive.today/20130208045151/http://www.emporis.com/building/sage-tower-billings-mt-usa. dead. February 8, 2013. Emporis GmbH. 25 February 2013.
  13. Web site: Low Income Housing Tax Credit Properties in Montana. Yellowstone County Department of Commerce. 1 March 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130128153205/http://housing.mt.gov/HD/LIHTCCoPgs/lihtcyellowstone.mcpx. January 28, 2013. dead.
  14. Web site: Liberal Arts Building. https://archive.today/20130409021641/http://www.emporis.com/building/liberalartsbuilding-billings-mt-usa. dead. April 9, 2013. Emporis GmbH. 25 February 2013.
  15. Web site: Yellowstone County Courthouse. https://archive.today/20130409045538/http://www.emporis.com/building/yellowstone-county-courthouse-billings-mt-usa. dead. April 9, 2013. Emporis GmbH. 25 February 2013.
  16. Web site: County Departments. Yellowstone County. 1 March 2013.
  17. Web site: US Bank Tower. https://web.archive.org/web/20121010165425/http://www.emporis.com/building/usbanktower-billings-mt-usa. dead. October 10, 2012. Emporis GmbH. 25 February 2013.
  18. Web site: The Terrace, Billings | 229158 . https://archive.today/20130410185059/http://www.emporis.com/building/the-terrace-billings-mt-usa . dead . April 10, 2013 . Emporis . 2022-05-02.