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Construction of the First Federal Plaza began in April 1974 and was completed in Spring of 1976. The 309-foot, 21-story building was opened to its first tenants shortly thereafter, in June 1976. The First Federal Plaza and its architectural team of Corgan, Balestiere and Leaper went on to win the People's Choice Award sponsored by the Rochester Chapter of the American Institute of Architects in 1977.

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scale model, april 1974 aerial view, april 1974 initial excavation, april 1974 elevator shaft pit, may 1974
scale model, April 1974 aerial view, April 1974 initial excavation, April 1974 elevator shaft pit, May 1974
elevator shaft, july 1974 foundation, august 1974 i-beam anchor, august 1974 four stories, december 1974
elevator shaft, July 1974 foundation, October 1974 i-beam anchor, October 1974 four stories, December 1974
eight stories, january 1975 fourteen stories, may 1975 eighteen stories, june 1975 pre-rotunda, november 1975
eight stories, January 1975 fourteen stories, May 1975 eighteen stories, June 1975 pre-rotunda, November 1975
view from top, february 1976 rotunda frame, march 1976 final stages, march 1976 present day structure, 1998
view from top, February 1976 rotunda frame, March 1976 final stages, March 1976 present day structure, 1998
 
   
 
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