Benson Tower (New Orleans)
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Benson Tower (formerly Dominion Tower and the CNG Tower), located at 1450 Poydras Street in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, is a 26-story, 406 feet (124 m)-tall skyscraper. The building was purchased by late New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson on September 15, 2009 and renamed the Benson Tower.[1] In 2012, Ochsner Health System moved executives and as many as 750 administrative employees to the top four floors [2] as well as the 2nd and 3rd floor space with balconies overlooking Champions Square and the Caesars Superdome; second floor space is utilized for Benson's television station, Fox affiliate WVUE (Channel 8) for the station's morning newscast, sporting events and by lease for other parties.[3][4] According to Corporate Realty, which leases the 487,760 sq ft (45,314 m2) building, as of August 2012, Benson Tower is more than 97.6% leased.
Benson Tower | |
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General information | |
Type | Office |
Location | 1450 Poydras Street New Orleans, LA United States |
Coordinates | 29.951336°N 90.078035°W / 29.951336; -90.078035 |
Completed | 1989 |
Owner | Zelia LLC |
Height | |
Roof | 406 feet (124 m) |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 26 |
Floor area | Office: 486,692 sq ft (45,215.2 m2) |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum-1989 Renovation by Woodward Design Group of Woodward Design+Build |
Main contractor | Woodward Design+Build |