SunTrust Plaza (Richmond)

SunTrust Plaza, is a 26-story office building in Richmond, Virginia. It is the second tallest building in Richmond, and the fourth tallest in Virginia. Construction costs were relatively high due to being clad in granite.[2]

SunTrust Plaza
General information
StatusComplete
TypeOffice
Location919 East Main Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Coordinates37°32′15.7″N 77°26′9.4″W
Construction started1981
Completed1983
Opening1983
Height
Roof400 ft (120 m)
Technical details
Floor count26
Lifts/elevators12
Design and construction
ArchitectDavis Carter Scott, Ltd.
References
[1]

History

Completed in 1983, it was formerly the headquarters of Crestar Bank a regional bank with branches throughout Virginia and in Maryland. Crestar was acquired by Suntrust in 2000.

The site replaces the United Virginia Bank Insurance Headquarters, which was demolished in 1981.[2]

References

  1. "SunTrust Plaza". Skyscraper Center. CTBUH. Retrieved 2017-07-29.
  2. "SunTrust Plaza, Richmond". Emporis.


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