LeVeque Tower, Columbus

Name: LeVeque Tower
Address: Columbus, United States

#247 among attractions in Columbus

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The LeVeque Tower is a 47-story skyscraper in Downtown Columbus, Ohio. At 555 feet 5 inches it was the tallest building in the city from its completion in 1927 to 1974, and remains the second-tallest today. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1924 (100 years ago)Completed: 1927 (97 years ago)Height: 555 ftFloors: 47Coordinates: 39°57'44"N, 83°0'7"W

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LeVeque Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Battelle Riverfront Park, Ohio Statehouse, Nationwide Arena, Cultural Arts Center.

~1120 ftW
Park
Battelle Riverfront Park, Columbus
6 min walk • Nestled along the west bank of the Scioto River in the heart of Columbus, Battelle Riverfront Park serves as an urban oasis for both residents and visitors of Ohio's capital city. This serene park, characterized by its lush greenery and scenic river views, provides a...
~890 ftE
Historical place with art
Ohio Statehouse, Columbus
5 min walk • The Ohio Statehouse, nestled in the heart of Columbus, stands as a beacon of state government and history. This Greek Revival masterpiece, completed in 1861, serves not only as the home of Ohio's legislative chambers but also as a museum that pays homage to the state's...
0.5 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Nationwide Arena, Columbus
14 min walk • Nationwide Arena stands as a beacon of energetic sports and entertainment culture in the heart of Columbus, United States. Opened in September 2000, this multifaceted venue is home to the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL) and has become a...
0.5 miS
Museum, Classes and workshops, Art gallery
Cultural Arts Center, Columbus
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Columbus, Ohio, the Cultural Arts Center stands as a beacon of creative expression and artistic endeavor. This vibrant museum, dedicated to fostering a love for the arts, offers a dynamic range of workshops, exhibitions, and performances that...
~1180 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Ohio Theatre, Columbus
6 min walk • The Ohio Theatre is a performing arts center and former movie palace on Capitol Square in Downtown Columbus, Ohio. Known as the "Official Theatre of the State of Ohio", the 1928 building was saved from demolition in 1969 and was later completely restored.
~460 ftNW
City hall
Columbus City Hall, Columbus
3 min walk • Columbus City Hall is the city hall of Columbus, Ohio, in the city's downtown Civic Center. It contains the offices of the city's mayor, auditor, and treasurer, and the offices and chambers of Columbus City Council.
~150 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Palace Theatre, Columbus
1 min walk • The Palace Theatre is a 2,695-seat restored movie palace located at 34 W. Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio. It was designed and built in 1926 by the American architect Thomas W. Lamb as part of the American Insurance Union Citadel. Today the theater functions as a multi-use performing arts venue.
~810 ftW
Monuments and statues
Columbus Firefighters Memorial, Columbus
4 min walk • The Columbus Firefighters Memorial, or Firefighters' Memorial, is a monument commemorating firefighters who died while serving by Ed Nothaker, installed in Columbus, Ohio's Battelle Riverfront Park, in the United States. It was erected in 1958 and features an eternal flame on top of Greek columns.
~1100 ftW
Monuments and statues
James W. Barney Pickaweekee Story Grove, Columbus
6 min walk • The James W. Barney Pickaweekee Story Grove features a series of six bronze sculptures by Jack Greaves, installed in Columbus, Ohio's Battelle Riverfront Park, in the United States. The artworks were completed in 1992 for the Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Jubilee celebrations.
~1100 ftE
Monuments and statues
Ohio Veterans Plaza, Columbus
6 min walk • Ohio Veterans Plaza is a memorial on the east side of the Ohio Statehouse grounds, in Columbus, Ohio, commemorating "Ohio men and women who have served our country since World War II, as well as those who will serve in the future".
~190 ftSE
Chicago school architecture
Wyandotte Building, Columbus
1 min walk • The Wyandotte Building is a historic building in Downtown Columbus, Ohio. It was considered the city's first skyscraper, built in 1897-1898 and designed by Daniel Burnham's architectural firm. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to LeVeque Tower?

Nearby attractions include Palace Theatre, Columbus (1 min walk), Wyandotte Building, Columbus (1 min walk), Columbus City Hall, Columbus (3 min walk), 16 East Broad Street, Columbus (3 min walk).

How to get to LeVeque Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to LeVeque Tower:

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W Broad St & S Front St • Lines: 4, 5, 7 (2 min walk)
S Front St & W Broad St • Lines: 4, 5, 7 (2 min walk)