Renaissance Centre, Erie

Name: Renaissance Centre
Address: Erie, United States

#39 among attractions in Erie

Neo-renaissance architecture

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Renaissance Centre, formerly known as the Erie Trust Company Building and the G. Daniel Baldwin Building, is a 198-foot skyscraper located in Erie, Pennsylvania in the United States. Intended to be the headquarters for the largest bank in Erie, the Erie Trust Company Building was designed by the firm Dennison and Hiron in 1925. Completed in 1928 at the climax of the Roaring Twenties, the building's namesake bank failed in 1933 after the start of the Great Depression. It was renamed the G. Daniel Baldwin Building in 1943. In 1996, it became Renaissance Centre and was listed on National Register of Historic Places in 2000. ()

Completed: 1928 (96 years ago)Architectural style: Art décoHeight: 198 ftFloors: 14Coordinates: 42°7'32"N, 80°4'55"W

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East ErieErie United States

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Renaissance Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Erie Insurance Arena, UPMC Park, Erie Art Museum, St. Peter Cathedral.

~960 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Erie Insurance Arena, Erie
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Erie, Pennsylvania, the Erie Insurance Arena stands as a hub of entertainment and sporting events for both locals and visitors alike. This modern facility, which underwent significant renovations and expansion completed in 2013, serves as a...
~760 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
UPMC Park, Erie
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Erie, Pennsylvania, UPMC Park offers locals and visitors alike a quintessential American pastime experience. As the home of the Erie SeaWolves, the Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, this playing field is more than just a venue for...
0.4 miNW
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Erie Art Museum, Erie
12 min walk • Erie Art Museum is located in Erie, Pennsylvania. The Museum holds a collection of more than 8,000 objects, with strengths in American ceramics, Tibetan paintings, Indian bronzes, photography, and comic book art.
~1410 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Peter Cathedral, Erie
7 min walk • St. Peter Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located at 230 West 10th Street in Erie, Pennsylvania.
~1710 ftNW
Park
Perry Square, Erie
9 min walk • Perry Square is one of the series of city squares planned by famed surveyor Andrew Ellicott in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. The park diverts the flow of 6th Street for two wooded city blocks bisected by State Street, which separates the city's eastern and western halves.
~1390 ftN
Beaux-Arts architecture, Streamline Moderne architecture
Erie Federal Courthouse, Erie
7 min walk • The Erie Federal Courthouse and Post Office, also known as Erie Federal Courthouse, in Erie, Pennsylvania, is a complex of buildings that serve as a courthouse of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and house other federal functions.
0.4 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, Erie
12 min walk • First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant is a Presbyterian church in Erie, Pennsylvania.
~730 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Warner Theatre, Erie
4 min walk • The Warner Theatre is an Art Deco and French Renaissance-styled theater located in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania in the United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The Warner was designed by Chicago-architects Rapp and Rapp and was opened in 1931.
0.8 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Erie Maritime Museum, Erie
21 min walk • Erie Maritime Museum is a maritime museum located on Presque Isle Bay which rests on the waterfront in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania. It is managed by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
0.6 miW
Museum, History museum, Romanesque architecture
Watson-Curtze Mansion, Erie
15 min walk • Watson-Curtze Mansion, is a historic home located at Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania designed by Green & Wicks and built in 1891–92.
~370 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
Erie Playhouse, Erie
2 min walk • Erie Playhouse is a historic theatre located in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Renaissance Centre?

Nearby attractions include Erie Playhouse, Erie (2 min walk), Warner Theatre, Erie (4 min walk), UPMC Park, Erie (4 min walk), Erie Insurance Arena, Erie (5 min walk).

How to get to Renaissance Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Renaissance Centre:

Train

Erie (9 min walk)

Bus

Erie Greyhound Station • Lines: 0010 (22 min walk)