Raleigh, the second largest city in North Carolina, is home to 57 completed high-rises, six of which stand taller than 250 feet (76Â m). The tallest building in Raleigh is the 32-story PNC Plaza, which rises 538 feet (164Â m) tall and was completed in 2008. It also stands as the tallest building in the state of North Carolina outside Charlotte. The second-tallest skyscraper in the city is Two Hannover Square, which rises 431 feet (131Â m) and was completed in 1991. The Wells Fargo Capitol Center, completed in 1990, is Raleigh's third tallest building, rising at 400 feet (122 m). Overall, of the 20 tallest buildings in North Carolina, three are located in Raleigh.
The history of skyscrapers in Raleigh began with the completion of the Briggs Hardware Building in 1874.
Tallest buildings
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This list ranks Raleigh skyscrapers, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed.
Timeline of tallest buildings
This lists buildings that once held the title of tallest building in Raleigh.
See also
- List of tallest buildings in North Carolina
- List of tallest buildings in Charlotte
External links
- http://www.emporis.com/city/raleigh-nc-usa
- http://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?cityID=112
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