First National Bank of Commerce Building

Four Winds
General information
TypeResidential / Commercial
Location210 Baronne St, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Coordinates29°57′10″N 90°04′18″W / 29.952871°N 90.071797°W / 29.952871; -90.071797
Completed1927
Opening1927
Height
Roof270 ft (82 m)
Technical details
Floor count19
Design and construction
Architect(s)Emile Weil
DeveloperKailas Companies[1]

The Four Winds is a combination commercial and luxury apartment building in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, developed by Kailas Companies. The building is 252-foot (77 m) high,[2] and has nineteen floors.

It was designed by Emile Weil, completed in 1927 and housed the Canal Bank and Trust.[3][4] It was then occupied by the First National Bank of Commerce for almost 90 years, until the bank collapsed in 2017.[5]

In 2015, after significant renovations, the building was reopened with its original facade to match Emile Weil's original stylings.[6][failed verification] The Four Winds currently stands as the 34th-tallest building in the city.

See also

References

  1. ^ Robert Morris (July 24, 2015). "Former Sara Mayo hospital on Jackson Avenue slated for renovation into apartment complex". Uptown Messenger. Retrieved October 12, 2015.
  2. ^ "Four Winds History". Retrieved October 12, 2015.
  3. ^ "Early 20th century architect Emile Weil left his stamp on the New Orleans cityscape". 16 October 2014.
  4. ^ "Emile Weil - Know Louisiana Cultural Vistas".
  5. ^ "The decline and fall of First NBC Bank: What happened?". 6 May 2017.
  6. ^ Susan Langenhennig (October 15, 2014). "Early 20th century architect Emile Weil left his stamp on the New Orleans cityscape". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved October 12, 2015.

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