Indianapolis is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Indiana, with a metropolitan area of 2.1 million residents. As of 2026, the city has 36 buildings taller than 200 feet (61 m), 13 of which have a height greater than 300 feet (91 m). Indianapolis has the largest skyline in Indiana, and most of the state's tallest buildings, including its only three skyscrapers taller than 492ft (150 m). The tallest building in Indianapolis is the 49-story Salesforce Tower, which rises 701ft (214m) and was completed in 1990.[1] The city's second tallest building is the OneAmerica Tower, which was previously the tallest building from 1982 until 1990.[2]
The history of skyscrapers in Indianapolis began with the completion in 1895 of the Thomas Building, regarded as the first high-rise in the city.[3] Before it was demolished, this 13-story structure stood at a height of 170 feet (52m).[3] Indianapolis went through an early high-rise construction boom in the 1960s, during which time the city saw the completion of the 372ft (113 m) City-County Building.[4] The City-County Building was the first building in the city to rise higher than the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, and was the tallest building in the city until 1970.[4] However, the pace of new high-rise construction then slowed until 1982. In the mid-1980s, Indianapolis entered into a large building boom that lasted until 1990. During this period, five of the city's six tallest skyscrapers were built, including the Salesforce Tower (then known as the Bank One Tower), OneAmerica Tower, and the postmodernist 300 North Meridian, Market Tower, and BMO Plaza buildings, significantly reshaping the downtown skyline.[1][2][5]
Very little high-rise development took place from 1990 until the mid-2000s. Since then, several notable buildings have been added to the skyline. The 376-ft (115 m) JW Marriott Indianapolis, completed in 2011, is the tallest hotel in the city, while 360 Market Square, at 290ft (88.5 m) is the city's third tallest residential building. One Indiana Square, now known as Regions Tower, went through an exterior refinishing after being damaged by high winds in 2006. Other projects built after 2000 include the 287ft (87 m) Conrad Indianapolis and 260ft (79 m) Simon Property Group Headquarters, both in 2006.[6][7] The 38-story, 441ft (134m) Signia by Hilton Indianapolis, currently under construction, is the tallest new building in Indianapolis in over 35 years. The building will be the city's tallest hotel and fourth-tallest building upon its expected completion in 2026.
Most of Indianapolis' high-rises are located in Downtown Indianapolis, with many of the tallest buildings situated within the Mile Square, in the center of downtown. Within the skyscrapers is Monument Circle, a circular street centered on the Soldiers & Sailors Monument. The downtown skyline is surrounded by the White River to the west, Interstate 65 to the north, and Interstate 70 to the east and south. A skywalk and tunnel system connects multiple high-rises downtown.[8][9] Near the city's northern edge is the Keystone at the Crossing district, which has a small number of high-rises, the tallest being the 18-story 8888 Keystone Crossing.
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Number of buildings by height in Indianapolis by the end of each year, based on the information in this article. Click on the legend to toggle a specific height on or off. View chart definition.
Cityscape
Panorama of Downtown Indianapolis from the Lucas Oil Stadium in 2019
Map of tallest buildings
The map below show the location of buildings taller than 200ft (61 m) in Downtown Indianapolis, where the majority of such buildings in the city are. Each marker is numbered by the building's height rank, and colored by the decade of its completion. Two buildings taller than 200ft (61 m) are located outside of the map: CityView on Meridian and 8888 Keystone Crossing.
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This list ranks completed buildings in Indianapolis that stand at least 200 feet (61m) tall based on standard height measurements. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed. Buildings tied in height are sorted by year of completion with earlier buildings ranked first, and then alphabetically.
Was the tallest building in Indiana upon completion
Tallest building in Indianapolis and in Indiana since 1990. The twin antenna masts bring the pinnacle height to 811 feet (247m). Former names include Bank One Tower and Chase Tower. Originally conceived as American Fletcher Tower. Tallest building completed in Indianapolis in the 1990s. Only building to be taller than 656ft (200 m) in Indianapolis.[10][11]
Topped out on July 30, 1982,[12] becoming the tallest building in Indianapolis and in Indiana until Salesforce Tower was completed in 1990.[13] Former names include AUL Tower and One American Square.[12][13] The building is unique for its hexagonal floorplate, interior courtyard, and Indiana limestone cladding. Tallest building completed in Indianapolis in the 1980s.[14]
Topped out on November 9, 1968[15] and dedicated in December 1970.[16] Tallest building in Indianapolis and in Indiana until OneAmerica Tower was completed in 1982.[15] It opened as the Indiana National Bank (INB) Tower/One Indiana Square.[15][16] The glass curtain wall façade was renovated in 1982 and 1992.[17] After severe weather damaged the building in 2006, it was reclad in 2007–2009 with a modern façade.[18] Tallest building completed in Indianapolis in the 1970s.
The building was topped out on December 1, 2009[27] and opened on February 4, 2011.[28] The tallest hotel in Indiana, it is connected to the Indianapolis skywalk system. Tallest building completed in Indianapolis in the 2010s.
Tallest building completed in Indianapolis during the 1960s.[29][30] It contains a public indoor observation deck on the 28th floor.[29] Tallest government building in Indianapolis.
Tallest building completed in Indianapolis during the 2000s.[6][47] It is connected to the Indianapolis skywalk system. Mixed-use hotel and residential building.[48]
Built as the Indianapolis Hilton, later the Hilton on the Circle, then Ramada Plaza in 1994, Radisson Hotel Indianapolis City Centre in 1996 and Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre in 2007.[72][73]
This list ranks completed structures in Indianapolis that stand at least 200 feet (61m) tall based on standard height measurements. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a structure was completed.
Upon completion, it was the second-tallest air traffic control tower in the U.S. and among the ten tallest in the world.[96] It is the tallest habitable building outside downtown Indianapolis.[97]
Tallest structure in Indianapolis until the completion of the City-County Building in 1962.[98][99] Tallest structure in Indianapolis listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The following table includes buildings under construction in Indianapolis that are planned to be at least 200ft (61 m) tall as of 2026, based on standard height measurement. The "Year" column indicates the expected year of completion. A dash "–" indicates information about the building's exact height, floor count, or year of completion is unknown or has not been released.
Demolition of the previous Pan Am Plaza began in January 2024. New construction began in April 2024. Topped out in late 2025. The mat foundation beneath the tower was the largest single continuous concrete pour in Indiana history. Overnight from May 31 through June 1, 2024, approximately 7,344 cubic yards (5,615m3) of concrete were carried to the site in 773 loads by 164 trucks. Hilton brand standards call for not having a 13th floor, so while it will be referred to as "38 stories", the highest occupiable floor will actually be the 37th floor plate.[105][106][107][108]
Was the tallest building in Indianapolis when it was standing. Courthouse for Marion County, of which Indianapolis is the county seat.[115]
Timeline of tallest buildings
This lists buildings that once held the title of tallest building in Indianapolis. The Indiana State Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument is often billed as the tallest building in Indianapolis from its completion in 1902 until the completion of the City-County Building, but because it is classified as an uninhabitable building, it is omitted from this list.
↑Sources do not state the exact height of this building. This figure was determined using Google Earth by subtracting the altitude of the building's lowest main pedestrian open-air entrance from its highest architectural point.
↑This building was demolished in 1962 following the completion of the City-County Building.
↑This building was constructed as One Indiana Square but has since been renamed Regions Tower.
↑This building was constructed as the AUL Building but has since been renamed OneAmerica Tower.
↑This building was constructed as the Bank One Tower but has since been renamed Salesforce Tower.
↑"Salesforce Tower". skyscrapercenter.com. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
↑"Salesforce Tower". Emporis. STR Germany GmbH. Archived from the original on August 6, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
12American United Life Insurance Company Public Relations Department (October 24, 1982). "The AUL Tower: A Nice Reflection on Indianapolis". The Indianapolis Star magazine. pp.194–211. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
12"One American Square". Emporis. STR Germany GmbH. Archived from the original on June 6, 2016. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
↑Gadski, Mary Ellen (2021) [1994]. "One America Tower". Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. Indianapolis Public Library. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
123"Regions Tower". Emporis.com. STR Germany GmbH. Archived from the original on June 4, 2016. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
↑McLaughlin, H. Roll (2021) [1994]. "Scottish Rite Cathedral". Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. Indianapolis Public Library. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
↑"Metropolitan Development Commission Regional Center Hearing Examiner - Staff Report". indy.gov/activity/dmd-public-hearing-documents. City of Indianapolis and Marion County. April 28, 2022. p.3. Retrieved April 28, 2022. Request – Option One: The first building option would be a 14-story, 2.3 million gross square-foot structure. This option would consist of a seven-story podium base, with three, seven-story towers. The overall height of option one would be approximately 315 feet tall, including a planned lighting beacon feature on the roof. Request – Option Two: The second building option would be a 16-story, 2.7 million gross square-foot structure. This option would consist of an eight-story podium base, with three, eight-story towers. The overall height of option two would be approximately 350 feet tall, including a planned lighting beacon feature on the roof.
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