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Independence Building (Charlotte)

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The Independence Building was a 186-foot (57 m) high-rise in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States. It was built in 1909 by J.A. Jones Construction and imploded on September 27, 1981 to make way for 101 Independence Center. It originally had 12 floors but 2 more were added in 1928. It was the tallest commercial building in North Carolina, overtaking the title previously held by the Masonic Temple Building in Raleigh. The height of the Independence Building was surpassed by the Jefferson Standard Building in Greensboro in 1923.The building was later demolished. In 1981, the 101 Independence Center was built at the former site of the building.

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Independence Building (Charlotte)
North Tryon Street, Charlotte Uptown

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North Tryon Street 101
28202 Charlotte, Uptown
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