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One Palliser Square | |
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General information | |
Status | Complete |
Location | Calgary, Alberta |
Address | 125 9th Avenue SE |
Country | Canada |
Completed | 1970 |
Height | 107 m (351 ft) |
Technical details | |
Material | Concrete |
Floor count | 27 |
Floor area | 33,908 m2 (364,980 sq ft) [1] |
Design and construction | |
Architect | A. Dale & Associates |
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