Bank of America Tower (Manhattan)

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/bank-of-america-tower-manhattan

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Bank of America Tower (Manhattan) built?Completed in 2009
2. How tall is Bank of America Tower (Manhattan)?1,200 feet (370 meters)
3. What is the location?1 Bryant Park, Midtown Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
4. What is the number of floors?55
5. What is the Bank of America Tower?It is a very tall building in New York City that is part of the city’s skyline. It has 55 floors and is used mainly for offices.
6. Where is the Bank of America Tower located?It is on 1111 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan, between 42nd and 43rd Streets. It sits right across from Bryant Park.

Skyscraper: A very tall, multi-story building, typically found in urban centers, characterized by its height and density.
Midtown Manhattan: A major commercial and entertainment hub within New York City, known for its high concentration of skyscrapers and landmarks.
Curtain Wall: An outer covering of a building in which the exterior walls are non-structural, typically made of glass or metal panels.
LEED Platinum: The highest level of certification awarded by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program for sustainable building design and operation.