Print ArticleImmediately following the Great Fire of 1901, the skyscraper made its way to Jacksonville. Over the decades to follow, the city's tallest building has changed nine times. Here's a look at those buildings.
9. Bank of America Tower
Year completed: 1993
Height: 617 feet/ 42 stories
Barnett Bank managed to grow into one of the area's largest banks under Bion Barnett’s leadership. In need of more space, Barnett built a new, $110 million corporate headquarters tower in 1993. The 42-floor structure was designed by German-American architect Helmut Jahn, and constructed of reinforced concrete. Barnett filled about 50% of Barnett Center's tenant space, while leasing the rest out to other buyers.
By 1995, Barnett Bank had grown to become a Fortune 500 company and the nation’s 17th largest bank. Despite this, the Barnett Bank, was bought out by Nations bank the following year. A year after that, Nations also acquired BankAmerica and the building became the Bank of America Tower. 22 years after its completion, the 617-foot tall structure remains the tallest building in Jacksonville, and tallest between Atlanta and Miami.
Article by Kristen Pickrell
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