University Tower (Durham, North Carolina)

University Tower
University Tower in 2020
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeMultiuse
Location3100 Tower Blvd
Durham, North Carolina, USA
Completed1982
Height356 feet (109 m)
Technical details
Floor count17
Design and construction
DeveloperTommy 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 its greenish color.[1] 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]

References

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