Bank of America Building
Identification
Bank of America Building
Industrial National Bank Building, Industrial Trust Building, Fleet Bank Building
125380
Map
Structure in general
skyscraper
rigid frame
steel
applied masonry
white
art deco / art moderne
Usage
commercial office
Facts
- This building consists of a central tower with six wings surmounted by a lantern.
- It imitates the then-current style of New York skyscrapers with its stepped massing.
- The main banking hall combines stylized classical elements with art deco motifs.
- This is the tallest building in the state of Rhode Island.
- Known to locals as the "Superman Building" for its resemblance to the building used in the 1950's Superman TV series as The Daily Planet.
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More InformationTechnical Data
428.01 ft
428.01 ft
26
1927
Involved Companies
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General contractor