National Register of Historic Places

Lamar Building

Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia
Listed
April 23, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79000744

About this property

The Lamar Building is a 17-story skyscraper in Augusta, Georgia. It was scheduled to be completed in 1916, but the Augusta Fire of 1916 forced crews to demolish the building and restart. It was finally completed in 1918. A penthouse level was added in 1976, designed by I. M. Pei. In July 2011, the architectural critic James Howard Kunstler labeled it his "Eyesore of the Month", saying the addition is reminiscent of a Darth Vader helmet. Pei's addition presaged the glass pyramid he designed for The Louvre in Paris. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Fire insurance maps indicate a height of 165' (50 m) to the top of the roof at the 16th floor, just beneath the penthouse addition. It has been the tallest building in Augusta ever since it was built. The Marion Building stands next to the Lamar Building and has been called its "sister building". The Lamar Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

Location

753 Broad St.
Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia
33.47535, -81.96496

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

Second Battle of Augusta (Fort Cornwallis)
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0.6 mi
Second Siege of Augusta (Fort Cornwallis 1781)
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When was Lamar Building listed on the National Register?

Lamar Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 23, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Lamar Building?

Lamar Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Lamar Building?

The period of significance for Lamar Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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