University Tower (Durham, North Carolina)
Skyscraper in Durham, North Carolina
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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.
| University Tower | |
|---|---|
University Tower in 2020 | |
 Interactive map of the University Tower area | |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Multiuse |
| Location | 3100 Tower Blvd Durham, North Carolina, USA |
| Coordinates | 35.9716357°N 78.9592953°W |
| Completed | 1982 |
| Height | |
| Height | 356 feet (109 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 17 |
| Design and construction | |
| Developer | Tommy F. Stone |
| Website | |
| university-tower.com | |
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 was home to the University Club Restaurant, a private members-only dining club.[3][4]
