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Wells Fargo Tower (Roanoke)

The Wells Fargo Tower is a 21-story office building located in Downtown Roanoke, Virginia. Completed in 1991, it reaches a height of 320 feet (98 m). Notably, it is the tallest building in both Roanoke and the broader Southwest Virginia region, making it a significant landmark in the area.

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May 11, 1990: Groundbreaking Ceremony

On May 11, 1990, the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the tower occurred. City and business leaders attended, and a balloon was released to 320 feet (98 m) to demonstrate the building's height.

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April 1991: Final Concrete Poured

In April 1991, the final concrete was poured for the Wells Fargo Tower.

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October 1991: First Tenant Moved In

In October 1991, the first tenant moved into the Wells Fargo Tower.

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1991: Wells Fargo Tower Completed

In 1991, the Wells Fargo Tower, standing at 320 feet (98 m), was completed. It became the tallest building in Roanoke and Southwest Virginia.

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2008: Wachovia Purchased by Wells Fargo

In late 2008, after Wells Fargo purchased Wachovia, the name of the tower was set to change for the third time.

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July 2011: Tower Renamed Wells Fargo Tower

In July 2011, the tower was officially renamed the Wells Fargo Tower to reflect the rebranding of Wachovia to Wells Fargo in Virginia.

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