Position in Austin's Skyline
Frost Bank Tower is the third tallest building in Austin at 515 ft (157 m), behind 360 Condominiums and The Austonian in height. The building covers most of its block, which is located near the center of downtown at 4th Street and Congress Avenue. Its location in the skyline, matched with its height, excited Austinites and was known as a centerpiece to the skyline.
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