Lamar Building, Augusta

Name: Lamar Building
Address: Broad Street, Augusta, United States

#28 among attractions in Augusta

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The Lamar Building is a 17-story skyscraper in Augusta, Georgia. It was scheduled to be completed in 1916, but the Augusta Fire of 1916 forced crews to demolish the building and restart. It was finally completed in 1918. A penthouse level was added in 1976, designed by I. M. Pei. In July 2011, the architectural critic James Howard Kunstler labeled it his "Eyesore of the Month", saying the addition is reminiscent of a Darth Vader helmet. ()

Completed: 1918 (107 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalTop floor height: 234 ftFloors: 17Coordinates: 33°28'31"N, 81°57'54"W

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Broad StreetOld City (Downtown Augusta)Augusta United States

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Lamar Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Morris Museum of Art, Fort Discovery, James Brown Arena, Saint Paul's Church.

~1800 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Morris Museum of Art, Augusta
9 min walk • Nestled on the banks of the Savannah River, the Morris Museum of Art stands as a cultural beacon in Augusta, Georgia. This esteemed institution holds the distinction of being the first museum dedicated to the art and artists of the American South.
~1010 ftNE
Museum
Fort Discovery, Augusta
5 min walk • Fort Discovery, nestled in the heart of Augusta, Georgia, offers an intriguing glimpse into the realms of science and technology. This interactive museum is a treasure trove for curious minds of all ages, with exhibits that engage visitors in the wonders of scientific...
0.4 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Sport venue
James Brown Arena, Augusta
10 min walk • James Brown Arena is a multi-purpose complex located in Augusta, Georgia. It is managed by Spectra Experiences. It features an 8,000-seat arena, renamed the James Brown Arena, in honor of musician James Brown on August 22, 2006.
~1190 ftE
Church
Saint Paul's Church, Augusta
6 min walk • Saint Paul's Church is a historic Episcopal church in downtown Augusta, Georgia, adjacent to Riverwalk Augusta. A member of the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia, Saint Paul's conducts its worship services using the 1979 Book of Common Prayer.
~1240 ftS
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home, Augusta
6 min walk • The Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home is a historic house museum at 419 7th Street in Augusta, Georgia. Built in 1859, it was a childhood home of Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president of the United States and proponent of the League of Nations.
~1380 ftE
Museum, History museum
Augusta Museum of History, Augusta
7 min walk • The Augusta Museum of History is a history museum located in Augusta, Georgia, U.S. The museum was founded in 1937 to preserve and share the history of Augusta and its surrounding area.
~400 ftN
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture
Augusta Cotton Exchange Building, Augusta
2 min walk • Augusta Cotton Exchange Building is a historic building in Augusta, Georgia. It was designed by Enoch William Brown and built in the mid-1880s during a cotton boom.
~1020 ftSW
Church
First Baptist Church, Augusta
5 min walk • First Baptist Church of Augusta is a Southern Baptist church in Augusta, Georgia. The original location is now a historical site. The current church building is located on Walton Way.
~230 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Augusta Confederate Monument, Augusta
2 min walk • The Augusta Confederate Monument, also known as the Richmond County Confederate Monument, is located in the median of the 700 block of Broad Street in downtown Augusta, Georgia. The monument is seventy-six feet high on a granite base, topped by a shaft of Carrara marble.
0.4 miNW
Church
Springfield Baptist Church, Augusta
12 min walk • Springfield Baptist Church in Augusta, Georgia was built in 1801 and is a significant historical building for its architecture, religious history, and African American heritage.
~1720 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Signers Monument, Augusta
9 min walk • Signers Monument is a granite obelisk located in Augusta, Georgia, on Greene Street. Signers Monument recognizes Georgia's three signatories of the United States Declaration of Independence: George Walton, Lyman Hall, and Button Gwinnett.

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Which popular attractions are close to Lamar Building?

Nearby attractions include Augusta Confederate Monument, Augusta (2 min walk), Imperial Theatre, Augusta (2 min walk), Augusta Cotton Exchange Building, Augusta (2 min walk), Miller Theater, Augusta (3 min walk).