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This '''list of tallest buildings in Jacksonville''' ranks [[skyscraper]]s and [[high-rise]]s in the [[United States|U.S.]] city of [[Jacksonville, Florida|Jacksonville]], [[Florida]], by height. The tallest building in Jacksonville is currently the [[Bank of America Tower (Jacksonville)|Bank of America Tower]], which stands 617&nbsp;[[Foot (length)|feet]] (188&nbsp;[[Metre|m]]) tall.<ref>
This '''list of tallest buildings in Jacksonville''' ranks by height the [[skyscraper]]s and [[high-rise]]s in the city of [[Jacksonville, Florida|Jacksonville]], [[Florida]], [[United States]]. The tallest building in Jacksonville is the [[Bank of America Tower (Jacksonville)|Bank of America Tower]], which is 617&nbsp;[[Foot (length)|feet]] (188&nbsp;[[Metre|m]]) tall.<ref>
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==Tallest buildings==
==Tallest buildings==
[[File:Bofatower.jpg|thumb|right|155px|The Bank of America Tower, the tallest building in Jacksonville]]
[[File:Bofatower.jpg|thumb|right|155px|The Bank of America Tower, the tallest building in Jacksonville]]
[[File:WellsFargoJaxFL.JPG|alt=|thumb|231x231px|The Wells Fargo Center, the tallest skyscraper in Jacksonville from 1974 to 1990]]
[[File:WellsFargoJaxFL.JPG|alt=|thumb|231x231px|1 Independent Square, the tallest skyscraper in Jacksonville from 1974 to 1990]]
[[Image:RIVERPLACETOWER.PNG|thumb|right|155px|Riverplace Tower, the tallest skyscraper in Jacksonville from 1967 to 1974]]
[[Image:RIVERPLACETOWER.PNG|thumb|right|155px|Riverplace Tower, the tallest skyscraper in Jacksonville from 1967 to 1974]]
This list ranks Jacksonville skyscrapers that stand at least 162&nbsp;feet (50&nbsp;m) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. Existing structures are included for ranking purposes based on height at time of inclusion.
This list ranks Jacksonville skyscrapers that stand at least 162&nbsp;feet (50&nbsp;m) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. Existing structures are included for ranking purposes based on height at time of inclusion.
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| 2
| 2
| [[Wells Fargo Center (Jacksonville)|Wells Fargo Center]]
| [[1 Independent Square (Jacksonville)|1 Independent Square]]
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|[[File:Jacksonvillewellsfargocenter.jpg|alt=|150x150px]]
| 1 Independent Drive
| 1 Independent Drive
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| 1974
| 1974
| Formerly known as the Independent Life Building and the Modis Building; tallest building in Jacksonville from 1974 to 1990 and the tallest building in Florida from 1974-1981 when the [[One Tampa City Center]] was built. Tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1970s.
| Formerly known as Wells Fargo Center, the Independent Life Building and the Modis Building; tallest building in Jacksonville from 1974 to 1990 and the tallest building in Florida from 1974 to 1981 when the [[One Tampa City Center]] was built. Tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1970s.
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| 3
| 3
| [[EverBank Center|TIAA Bank Center]]
| [[EverBank Center]]
|[[File:JacksonvilleAT&TBldg-Feb2010.JPG|150x150px|alt=]]
|[[File:JacksonvilleAT&TBldg-Feb2010.JPG|150x150px|alt=]]
| 301 West Bay Street
| 301 West Bay Street
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| 32
| 1983
| 1983
| Formerly known as the BellSouth (Southern Bell) Tower and the AT&T Tower Tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1980s.
| Formerly known as TIAA Bank Center, the BellSouth (Southern Bell) Tower and the AT&T Tower Tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1980s.
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| 4
| 4
| [[The Peninsula at St. Johns Center]]
| [[The Peninsula (Jacksonville, Florida)|The Peninsula]]
|[[File:1431-riverplace-blvd-unit-1407-jacksonville-fl-the-peninsula.jpg|alt=|120px]]
|[[File:Jacksonville Riverplace Tower and The Peninsula Digon3.jpg|100x100px|alt=]]
| 1401 Riverplace Boulevard
| 1401 Riverplace Boulevard
| 437 / 133
| 437 / 133
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| 6
| 6
| [[VyStar Credit Union Tower]]
| [[VyStar Tower]]
|[[File:Suntrust Tower, Jacksonville FL, Southeast view 20160706 1.jpg|160x160px|alt=]]
|[[File:VyStar Credit Union Tower.jpg|alt=]]
| 76 South Laura Street
| 76 South Laura Street
| 357 / 109
| 357 / 109
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| 7
| 7
| [[The Strand at St. Johns Center]]
| [[The Strand (Jacksonville, Florida)|The Strand]]
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| 1401 Riverplace Boulevard
| 1401 Riverplace Boulevard
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| 328 / 100
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| 8
| 8
| [[Aetna Building]]
| [[Eight Forty One]]
|[[File:OnePrudentialPlazaJacksonville-2010-07a.JPG|127x127px]]
|[[File:OnePrudentialPlazaJacksonville-2010-07a.JPG|127x127px]]
| 841 Prudential Drive
| 841 Prudential Drive
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| 22
| 1954
| 1954
|Previously known as the Prudential Building. Tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1950s.
|Previously known as Aetna Building and the Prudential Building. Tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1950s.
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| 9
| 9
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| 10
| [[One Enterprise Center]]
| [[One Enterprise Center]]
|[[File:WachoviaBankTowerJacksonville-2010-07-b.JPG|120px]]
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|[[File:OneECenterW.jpg|133x133px]]
| 225 Water Street
| 225 Water Street
| 299 / 91
| 299 / 91
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| 11
| [[Blue Cross Blue Shield Building]]
| [[Blue Cross Blue Shield Building]]
|[[File:BCBSBldgJacksonville-2010-07-b.JPG|120px]]
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| 532 Riverside Avenue
| 532 Riverside Avenue
| 287 / 88
| 287 / 88
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| 12
| 12
| [[BB&T Building]]
| [[200 W Forsyth]]
|[[File:BB&T Bank Building cropped, Jacksonville.JPG|188x188px|alt=]]
|[[File:BB&T Bank Building cropped, Jacksonville.JPG|188x188px|alt=]]
| 200 West Forsyth Street
| 200 West Forsyth Street
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| 16
| [[JEA Tower]]
| [[JEA Tower]]
|[[File:JEAHQ.jpeg|130px]]
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| 21 West Church Street
| 21 West Church Street
| 268 / 82
| 268 / 82
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| 17
| [[JEA Office Building]]
| [[JEA Office Building]]
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|[[File:Indlifejax.jpg|120px]]
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| 233 West Duval Street
| 233 West Duval Street
| 260 / 79
| 260 / 79
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| 18
| [[CSX Transportation Building]]
| [[CSX Transportation Building]]
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|[[File:CSXJAX15.JPG|140px]]
| 500 Water Street
| 500 Water Street
| 253 / 77
| 253 / 77
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| 19
| 19
| [[Berkman Plaza I]]
| [[The Plaza Condominium at Berkman Plaza and Marina]]
|[[File:BerkmanPlazaJacksonville-Feb2010-c.JPG|120px]]
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| 400 East Bay Street
| 400 East Bay Street
| 250 / 76
| 250 / 76
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| 20
| [[San Marco Place]]
| [[San Marco Place]]
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| 1300 Riverplace Boulevard
| 1300 Riverplace Boulevard
| 246 / 75
| 246 / 75
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| 21
| [[Baptist Medical Pavilion]]
| [[Baptist Medical Pavilion]]
|[[File:BaptistMedicalPavilionJacksonville-2010-07-a.JPG|120px]]
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| 800 Prudential Drive
| 800 Prudential Drive
| 230 / 70
| 230 / 70
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| 23
| [[Hyatt Regency Jacksonville]]
| [[Hyatt Regency Jacksonville]]
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|[[File:HyattJacksonville-2010-07.JPG|120px]]
| 225 Coast Line Drive East
| 225 Coast Line Drive East
| 216 / 66
| 216 / 66
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| Formerly known as the Adams Mark Hotel. 6th tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 2000s.
| Formerly known as the Adams Mark Hotel. 6th tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 2000s.
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| 24
|24
|FIS World Headquarters
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|323 Riverside Avenue
|212/ 65
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|12
|2023
|Tallest Building constructed in the 2020s
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| 25
| [[11 East Forsyth]]
| [[11 East Forsyth]]
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|[[File:11eforsyth.JPG|162x162px]]
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| 1926
| 1926
|2nd tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1920s.
|2nd tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1920s. Formerly the American Heritage Life Insurance Building and, originally, the Lynch Building.
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| 25
| 26
| [[Omni Jacksonville Hotel]]
| [[Omni Jacksonville Hotel]]
|[[File:OmniJacksonville-Feb2010.JPG|120px]]
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| 245 Water Street
| 245 Water Street
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| 190 / 58
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|6th tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1980s.
|6th tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1980s.
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| 27
| [[Cathedral Terrace]]
| [[Cathedral Terrace]]
|[[File:CathedralTerraceJacksonville.JPG|120px]]
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| 701 North Ocean Street
| 701 North Ocean Street
| 190 / 58
| 190 / 58
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|4th tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1970s.
|4th tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1970s.
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| 27
| 28
| [[Mount Carmel Garden Apartments]]
| [[Mount Carmel Garden Apartments]]
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|5th tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1970s.
|5th tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1970s.
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| 29
| [[Cathedral Townhouse]]
| [[Cathedral Townhouse]]
|[[File:CathedralTownhouseJacksonville.JPG|120px]]
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| 501 North Ocean Street
| 501 North Ocean Street
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| 186 / 57
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|6th tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1970s.
|6th tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1970s.
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| 30
| [[Riverside Presbyterian Apartments]]
| [[Riverside Presbyterian Apartments]]
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|7th tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1970s.
|7th tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1970s.
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| 31
| [[550 Water Street]]
| [[550 Water Street]]
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| 550 Water Street
| 550 Water Street
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| 180 / 55
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|7th tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1980s.
|7th tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1980s.
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| [[Fidelity National Financial Tower 2]]
| [[Fidelity National Financial Tower 2]]
|[[File:FidelityNational2Jacksonville-Jul2009.JPG|120px]]
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| 601 Riverside Avenue
| 601 Riverside Avenue
| 180 / 55
| 180 / 55
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|7th tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 2000s.
|7th tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 2000s.
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| [[Cathedral Towers]]
| [[Cathedral Towers]]
|[[File:CathedralTowersJacksonville.JPG|120px]]
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| 601 North Newman Street
| 601 North Newman Street
| 177 / 54
| 177 / 54
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|3rd tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1960s.
|3rd tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1960s.
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| Residences at City Place
| Residences at City Place
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Tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1940s.
Tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1940s.
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| 35
| [[The Carling]]
| [[The Carling]]
|[[File:CarlingHotelJacksonville-2010-07-b.JPG|119x119px]]
|[[File:CarlingHotelJacksonville-2010-07-b.JPG|119x119px]]
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| 1926
| 1926
| AKA American Heritage Life Building and the Carling Hotel. 2nd tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1920s.
| Previously the Carling Hotel and the Hotel Roosevelt, site of Jacksonville's worst hotel fire. 2nd tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1920s.
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==Timeline of tallest buildings in Jacksonville==
==Timeline of tallest buildings in Jacksonville==
This is a list of buildings that were the tallest in Jacksonville when they were built, beginning in the early 20th century, when the [[skyscraper]] boom began in Florida.<ref name=Metrojacksonville>{{cite web |url= http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2008-mar-a-century-of-floridas-tallest-skyscrapers |title= A Century of Florida's Tallest Skyscrapers |author= Ennis Davis|date= March 6, 2008 |work= metrojacksonville.com |publisher= |accessdate=November 9, 2011}}</ref>
This is a list of buildings that were the tallest in Jacksonville when they were built, beginning in the early 20th century, when the [[skyscraper]] boom began in Florida.<ref name=Metrojacksonville>{{cite web |url= http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2008-mar-a-century-of-floridas-tallest-skyscrapers |title= A Century of Florida's Tallest Skyscrapers |author= Ennis Davis|date= March 6, 2008 |work= metrojacksonville.com |access-date=November 9, 2011}}</ref>


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| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/building/112-west-adams-street-jacksonville-fl-usa |title=112 West Adams Street &#124; Buildings |location=Jacksonville / |publisher=Emporis |date= |accessdate=2013-08-12}}</ref>
| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/building/112-west-adams-street-jacksonville-fl-usa |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130409040545/http://www.emporis.com/building/112-west-adams-street-jacksonville-fl-usa |url-status=usurped |archive-date=April 9, 2013 |title=112 West Adams Street &#124; Buildings |location=Jacksonville / |publisher=Emporis |access-date=2013-08-12}}</ref>
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| 1954–1967
| 1954–1967
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| 309 / 94
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| Originally the Prudential Insurance Building. Aetna is slated to move to the suburbs in August, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/building/one-prudential-plaza-jacksonville-fl-usa |title=One Prudential Plaza &#124; Buildings |location=Jacksonville / |publisher=Emporis |date= |accessdate=2013-08-12}}</ref><ref>Mathis, Karen Brune,"[https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=547637 Aetna leaving Downtown, moving 800 jobs to the suburbs]," ''Daily Record,'' 25 May 2016.</ref>
| Originally the Prudential Insurance Building. Aetna is slated to move to the suburbs in August, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/building/one-prudential-plaza-jacksonville-fl-usa |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022200004/http://www.emporis.com/building/one-prudential-plaza-jacksonville-fl-usa |url-status=usurped |archive-date=October 22, 2012 |title=One Prudential Plaza &#124; Buildings |location=Jacksonville / |publisher=Emporis |access-date=2013-08-12}}</ref><ref>Mathis, Karen Brune,"[https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=547637 Aetna leaving Downtown, moving 800 jobs to the suburbs]," ''Daily Record,'' 25 May 2016.</ref>
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Main article: List of tallest buildings in Florida
This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.
Jacksonville skyline
Jacksonville skyline at night

This list of tallest buildings in Jacksonville ranks by height the skyscrapers and high-rises in the city of Jacksonville, Florida, United States. The tallest building in Jacksonville is the Bank of America Tower, which is 617 feet (188 m) tall.[1][2]

Tallest buildings

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The Bank of America Tower, the tallest building in Jacksonville
1 Independent Square, the tallest skyscraper in Jacksonville from 1974 to 1990
Riverplace Tower, the tallest skyscraper in Jacksonville from 1967 to 1974

This list ranks Jacksonville skyscrapers that stand at least 162 feet (50 m) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. Existing structures are included for ranking purposes based on height at time of inclusion.

Rank Name Image Street Address Height
ft / m 		Floors Year Notes
1 Bank of America Tower 50 North Laura Street 617 / 188 42[3][4] 1990 Formerly known as the Barnett Center. Tallest building in Jacksonville since 1990. Tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1990s.
2 1 Independent Square 1 Independent Drive 535 / 163 37 1974 Formerly known as Wells Fargo Center, the Independent Life Building and the Modis Building; tallest building in Jacksonville from 1974 to 1990 and the tallest building in Florida from 1974 to 1981 when the One Tampa City Center was built. Tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1970s.
3 EverBank Center 301 West Bay Street 447 / 136 32 1983 Formerly known as TIAA Bank Center, the BellSouth (Southern Bell) Tower and the AT&T Tower Tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1980s.
4 The Peninsula 1401 Riverplace Boulevard 437 / 133 36 2006 Tallest residential building in Jacksonville. Tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 2000s.
5 Riverplace Tower 1301 Riverplace Boulevard 432 / 132 28 1967 Formerly known as the Gulf Life Tower. Was the world's tallest precast, post-tensioned concrete structure until 2002. Tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1960s. Tallest building in Jacksonville from 1967 to 1974.
6 VyStar Tower 76 South Laura Street 357 / 109 24 1989 Formerly known as Jacksonville Center and Suntrust Tower. 2nd Tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1980s.
7 The Strand 1401 Riverplace Boulevard 328 / 100 28 2006 2nd tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 2000s.
8 Eight Forty One 841 Prudential Drive 309 / 94 22 1954 Previously known as Aetna Building and the Prudential Building. Tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1950s.
9 Two Prudential Plaza San Marco Boulevard 305 / 93 21 1985 3rd tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1980s.
10 One Enterprise Center 225 Water Street 299 / 91 21 1986 Previously known as the Wells Fargo Tower, Wachovia Tower, First Union Bank Tower, and Florida National Bank Building. 4th tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1980s.
11 Blue Cross Blue Shield Building 532 Riverside Avenue 287 / 88 19 1971 2nd tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1970s.
12 200 W Forsyth 200 West Forsyth Street 278 / 85 18 1974 Tallest BB&T in Jacksonville. 3rd tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1970s.
13 John Milton Bryan Simpson United States Courthouse 300 North Hogan Street 277 / 85 15 2002 3rd tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 2000s.
16 JEA Tower 21 West Church Street 268 / 82 19 1963 Originally known as the Universal-Marion Building
17 JEA Office Building 233 West Duval Street 260 / 79 18 1955 Originally the Independent Life Office Building
18 CSX Transportation Building 500 Water Street 253 / 77 17 1960 2nd tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1960s.
19 The Plaza Condominium at Berkman Plaza and Marina 400 East Bay Street 250 / 76 23 2003 4th tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 2000s.
20 San Marco Place 1300 Riverplace Boulevard 246 / 75 21 2006 5th tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 2000s.
21 Baptist Medical Pavilion 800 Prudential Drive 230 / 70 18 1986 5th tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1980s.
22 Barnett National Bank Building 112 West Adams Street 223 / 68 18 1926 Tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1920s.
23 Hyatt Regency Jacksonville 225 Coast Line Drive East 216 / 66 18 2001 Formerly known as the Adams Mark Hotel. 6th tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 2000s.
24 FIS World Headquarters 323 Riverside Avenue 212/ 65

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12 2023 Tallest Building constructed in the 2020s
25 11 East Forsyth 11 East Forsyth Street 200 / 61 17 1926 2nd tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1920s. Formerly the American Heritage Life Insurance Building and, originally, the Lynch Building.
26 Omni Jacksonville Hotel 245 Water Street 190 / 58 16 1987 6th tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1980s.
27 Cathedral Terrace 701 North Ocean Street 190 / 58 21 1974 4th tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1970s.
28 Mount Carmel Garden Apartments 5846 Mount Carmel Terrace 190 / 58 17 1972 5th tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1970s.
29 Cathedral Townhouse 501 North Ocean Street 186 / 57 18 1970 6th tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1970s.
30 Riverside Presbyterian Apartments 1045 Oak Street 183 / 56 18 1973 7th tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1970s.
31 550 Water Street 550 Water Street 180 / 55 14 1982 7th tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1980s.
32 Fidelity National Financial Tower 2 601 Riverside Avenue 180 / 55 13 2007 7th tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 2000s.
33= Cathedral Towers 601 North Newman Street 177 / 54 17 1968 3rd tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1960s.
33= Residences at City Place 311 West Ashley Street 177 / 54 17 1949 Originally St. John's Apartments, Ashley Tower Apartments, Tower Place.

Tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1940s.

35 The Carling 33 West Adams Street 171 / 52 13 1926 Previously the Carling Hotel and the Hotel Roosevelt, site of Jacksonville's worst hotel fire. 2nd tallest building in Jacksonville constructed in the 1920s.

Timeline of tallest buildings in Jacksonville

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This is a list of buildings that were the tallest in Jacksonville when they were built, beginning in the early 20th century, when the skyscraper boom began in Florida.[6]

Years tallest Name Image Height
ft / m 		Floors Notes
1902–1909 Dyal-Upchurch Building 82 / 25 6 Built after the Great Fire of 1901. The tallest building in Florida until 1909.[6]
1909–1912 121 Atlantic Place 135 / 41 10 The tallest building in Florida until 1912.[6]
1912–1913 Florida Life Building 148 / 45 11 Part of the Laura Street Trio. The tallest building in Florida until 1913.[6]
1913–1926 Heard National Bank Building 180 / 55 15 The tallest building in Florida until 1925. It is the only one of Jacksonville's and Florida's tallest buildings since 1902 to have been demolished. It was torn down in 1981; the Bank of America Tower now stands on the site.[6]
1926–1954 Barnett National Bank Building 224 / 68 18 [7]
1954–1967 Aetna Building 309 / 94 22 Originally the Prudential Insurance Building. Aetna is slated to move to the suburbs in August, 2017.[8][9]
1967–1974 Riverplace Tower 417 / 127 28 Tallest building in Florida until 1972.[6]
1974–1990 Wells Fargo Center 535 / 163 37 Formerly known as the Independent Life Building and the Modis Building. Tallest building in Florida until 1981, and the last of the tallest to be in Jacksonville.[6]
1990–present Bank of America Tower 617 / 188 42 Jacksonville's current tallest building

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Buildings of Jacksonville". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on June 22, 2004. Retrieved January 12, 2008.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. ^ SkyscraperPage.com
  3. ^ "Bank of America Tower". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved December 7, 2008. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ "Bank of America Tower, Jacksonville, Florida". Portfolio — Current Properties. Parameter Realty Partners. Archived from the original on December 9, 2012. Retrieved December 7, 2008.
  5. ^ Jaxson, The. "Renderings: Brooklyn's proposed FIS World Headquarters". www.thejaxsonmag.com. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g Ennis Davis (March 6, 2008). "A Century of Florida's Tallest Skyscrapers". metrojacksonville.com. Retrieved November 9, 2011.
  7. ^ "112 West Adams Street | Buildings". Jacksonville /: Emporis. Archived from the original on April 9, 2013. Retrieved August 12, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  8. ^ "One Prudential Plaza | Buildings". Jacksonville /: Emporis. Archived from the original on October 22, 2012. Retrieved August 12, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  9. ^ Mathis, Karen Brune,"Aetna leaving Downtown, moving 800 jobs to the suburbs," Daily Record, 25 May 2016.
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