Tower 42

Formerly: International Financial Centre Formerly: NatWest Tower Built: 1971- 1979 Cost: £72,000,000 Type: Skyscraper Stories: 42 Maximum height: 600 feet / 183 meters Location: 25 Old Broad Street City: London State: England

> This was the first skyscraper erected in the City of London.
> At the time of its completion, this was the tallest building in London and all of Britain.
> January, 2008 - A plan is floated to update this venerable skyscraper. The idea by Hermes and Black Rock would erect a bulbous glass honeycomb podium to better blend in with new skyscrapers being built nearby.