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List of tallest buildings in Birmingham, Alabama

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The U.S. city of Birmingham, Alabama is the site of 66 high-rises,[1] all of which stand taller than 115 feet (35 m). The tallest building in the city is the 34-story Wells Fargo Tower, completed in 1986, which is 454 feet (138 m) tall.[2] The tower was also the tallest building in the U.S. state of Alabama until the completion of the RSA Battle House Tower in Mobile in 2007.[3] Birmingham's second-tallest skyscraper, the Regions-Harbert Plaza, rises 437 feet (133 m) and has stood as the second tallest structure in the city since its completion in 1989.[4] Overall, five of the ten tallest buildings in Alabama are located in Birmingham.[5]

Panoramic view of a city's skyline. In the distance, there is a city skyline with several skyscrapers of varying heights.
Panorama of Birmingham's skyline from the southwest; high-rises present in the image are, from left to right, the Alabama Power Headquarters Building, AT&T Building, AT&T City Center, Regions-Harbert Plaza, the Regions Center, and the Wells Fargo Tower

Tallest buildings

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This list ranks Birmingham skyscrapers and high-rises that stand at least 200 feet (61 m) tall, 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.

  Tallest building in Birmingham upon completion
Rank Name Image Height
ft (m) 		Floors Year Address Notes
1 Shipt Tower 454 (138) 34 1986 420 20th Street North 2nd-tallest building in Alabama. Tallest building in Birmingham since its completion in 1986.[6] Was previously known as the SouthTrust Tower (1986–2005), the Wachovia Tower (2005–2010), and the Wells Fargo Tower (2010–2019).[2][7]
2 Regions-Harbert Plaza 437 (133) 32 1989 1901 6th Avenue North 3rd-tallest building in Alabama. Previously known as the AmSouth Harbert Plaza (1989–2007).[4][8]
3 AT&T City Center 390 (119) 30 1972 600 19th Street North 6th-tallest building in Alabama. Tallest building in Birmingham from 1972 to 1986. Previously known as the South Central Bell Building, BellSouth Building and BellSouth City Center.[9][10]
Regions Center 390 (119) 30 1972 1900 5th Avenue North 7th-tallest building in Alabama. Previously known as the First National Bank-Southern Natural Gas Building, AmSouth-Sonat Tower and AmSouth Center.[11][12]
5 City Federal Building 325 (99) 27 1913 2024 2nd Avenue North 14th-tallest building in Alabama. Upon its completion, this was the tallest building in the Southeastern United States, in Birmingham from 1913 to 1972, and tallest in Alabama from 1913 until completion of the RSA–BankTrust Building in Mobile in 1969.[13][14]
6 Alabama Power Headquarters Building

321 (98) 18 1990 600 18th Street North 16th-tallest building in Alabama. One of four buildings that make up the Alabama Power Headquarters Complex.[15][16]
7 Thomas Jefferson Hotel 287 (87) 20 1929 1623 2nd Avenue North 19th-tallest building in Alabama. Previously known as the Cabana Hotel and Leer Tower. Notable for its mooring mast located atop its roof.[17][18]
8 John Hand Building 284 (84) 20 1912 17 North 20th Street 20th-tallest building in Alabama. Tallest building in both Birmingham and Alabama from 1912 to 1913. One of the four high-rises that constitutes the Heaviest Corner on Earth.[19][20]
9 Daniel Building 283 (86) 20 1970 15 South 20th Street 21st-tallest building in Alabama. Tallest building in Birmingham located outside of downtown.[21][22]
10 Viva Health Building 275 (84) 17 1976 417 20th Street North Constructed atop the site formally occupied by the Tutwiler Hotel. Previously known as the First Alabama Bank Building and Regions Plaza.[23][24]
11 Two North Twentieth 273 (83) 17 1962 2 20th Street North Constructed as the first modern office tower in Birmingham. Previously known as the Bank for Savings & Trust Building.[25][26]
12 Financial Center 262 (80) 17 1982 505 20th Street North Constructed atop the site formally occupied by the Moulton Hotel.[27][28]
13 Empire Building 247 (75) 16 1909 110 20th Street North Tallest building in both Birmingham and Alabama from 1909 to 1912. One of the four high-rises that constitutes the Heaviest Corner on Earth.[29][30]
14 Watts Building 236 (72) 17 1928 2008 3rd Avenue North [31][32]
15 UAB Hospital Jefferson Tower 235 (72) 16 1940 625 19th Street South [33][34]
16 2121 Building 225 (69) 17 1962 2121 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard [35]
17 Alabama Power Building 217 (66) 16 1925 1802 6th Avenue North Topped with a 23-foot tall golden statue of Electra crafted by Edward Field Sanford, Jr.[36][37]

Tallest under construction

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As of June 2024, there are 0 buildings under construction in Birmingham that are planned to rise at least 200 feet (61 m) tall.

Name Image Height
ft (m) 		Floors Year
(est.) 		Status Notes

Tallest approved or proposed

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These buildings have either been approved, awaiting construction, or proposed to rise at least 200 feet (61 m) tall.

Name Height
ft (m) 		Floors Year
(est.) 		Status Notes

Timeline of tallest buildings

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This lists buildings that once held the title of tallest building in Birmingham.

Name Street address Years as tallest Height
ft (m) 		Floors Reference
Empire Building 110 20th Street North 1909–1912 247 (75) 16
John Hand Building 17 North 20th Street 1912–1913 284 (84) 20
City Federal Building 2024 2nd Avenue North 1913–1972 325 (99) 27
AT&T City Center 600 19th Street North 1972–1986 390 (119) 30
Shipt Tower 420 20th Street North 1986–present 454 (138) 34

References

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General
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Specific
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  3. ^ "RSA Battle House Tower". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on January 10, 2013. Retrieved February 8, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  4. ^ a b "Regions Harbert Plaza". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on October 26, 2012. Retrieved February 8, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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  6. ^ Kilpatrick, Andrew (September 25, 1985). "With one floor to go, SouthTrust Tower offers a view from the top of Alabama". Birmingham Post-Herald. Retrieved August 3, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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  8. ^ "Regions-Harbert Plaza". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  9. ^ "AT&T City Center". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on October 23, 2012. Retrieved February 8, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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  11. ^ "Regions Center". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on May 21, 2013. Retrieved February 8, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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  13. ^ "City Federal Building". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on October 26, 2012. Retrieved February 8, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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  21. ^ "Daniel Building". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on October 20, 2012. Retrieved February 8, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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  23. ^ "Viva Health Building". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on February 11, 2015. Retrieved February 10, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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  25. ^ "Two North Twentieth". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on August 20, 2014. Retrieved February 8, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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  31. ^ "Watts Building". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on November 1, 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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  33. ^ "Jefferson Tower". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on August 20, 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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  35. ^ "2121 Building". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on February 21, 2015. Retrieved February 21, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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  37. ^ "Alabama Power Building". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved February 21, 2015.
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