Legg Mason Building
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Transamerica Tower is a 40-story skyscraper in downtown Baltimore
, Maryland
completed in 1973. At 528 feet (160.9 m), it is the tallest building in Baltimore, the tallest building in Maryland, and the tallest building between Philadelphia
and Raleigh
(after the completion of RBC Plaza
in 2008). It is the former home of Legg Mason
corporation.
The building is located in the block surrounded by Lombard Street
, Charles Street
, Pratt Street
, and Light Street.
The building's primary occupant was asset manager Legg Mason
, Inc., until 2009. In February 2007, Legg Mason announced that it would be moving to a new skyscraper in the Inner Harbor East development, a move that was completed during summer 2009. As of 2010, the "Legg Mason" sign is no longer at the top of the building. Previously, the building was occupied by USF&G
, but they sold the building when they were purchased by the St. Paul Companies, which is now a unit of The Travelers Companies.
As of spring 2011, the building is now home to Baltimore-based law firm Ober|Kaler. The firm occupies 6 floors of the building.
In November of 2011, the building was renamed to the Transamerica Tower, after it was purchased by Transamerica
. About 800 workers from Transamerica currently are located in the building.
Baltimore
Baltimore is the largest independent city in the United States and the largest city and cultural center of the US state of Maryland. The city is located in central Maryland along the tidal portion of the Patapsco River, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay. Baltimore is sometimes referred to as Baltimore...
, Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
completed in 1973. At 528 feet (160.9 m), it is the tallest building in Baltimore, the tallest building in Maryland, and the tallest building between Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Philadelphia County, with which it is coterminous. The city is located in the Northeastern United States along the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. It is the fifth-most-populous city in the United States,...
and Raleigh
Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh is the capital and the second largest city in the state of North Carolina as well as the seat of Wake County. Raleigh is known as the "City of Oaks" for its many oak trees. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city's 2010 population was 403,892, over an area of , making Raleigh...
(after the completion of RBC Plaza
RBC Plaza
RBC Plaza, also known as RBC Tower, is the largest and tallest skyscraper in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. The tower rises to a height of and is situated on a lot housing approximately of office and retail space, parking and residential condominiums...
in 2008). It is the former home of Legg Mason
Legg Mason
Legg Mason, Inc. is an American-based global investment management firm with a focus on asset management. The company’s business is divided in two divisions: Americas and International...
corporation.
The building is located in the block surrounded by Lombard Street
Lombard Street (Baltimore)
Lombard Street is a major street in Baltimore. It forms a one-way pair of streets with Pratt Street that run west-east through downtown Baltimore. For most of their route, Pratt Street is one-way in an eastbound direction, and Lombard Street is one way westbound. Both streets begin in west...
, Charles Street
Maryland Route 139
Maryland Route 139, known locally for most of its existence as North Charles Street, runs through Baltimore City and through the Towson area of Baltimore County. On the north end it terminates at a traffic circle with Bellona Avenue near Interstate 695 and at the south end it terminates in Federal...
, Pratt Street
Pratt Street
Pratt Street is a major street in Baltimore. It forms a one-way pair of streets with Lombard Street that run west-east through downtown Baltimore. For most of their route, Pratt Street is one-way in an eastbound direction, and Lombard Street is one way westbound. Both streets begin in west...
, and Light Street.
The building's primary occupant was asset manager Legg Mason
Legg Mason
Legg Mason, Inc. is an American-based global investment management firm with a focus on asset management. The company’s business is divided in two divisions: Americas and International...
, Inc., until 2009. In February 2007, Legg Mason announced that it would be moving to a new skyscraper in the Inner Harbor East development, a move that was completed during summer 2009. As of 2010, the "Legg Mason" sign is no longer at the top of the building. Previously, the building was occupied by USF&G
USF&G
USF&G was an American insurance company which existed from 1896 until 1998. Originally called United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, the Baltimore, Maryland-based company was organized on March 19, 1896, and commenced business on August 1, 1896...
, but they sold the building when they were purchased by the St. Paul Companies, which is now a unit of The Travelers Companies.
As of spring 2011, the building is now home to Baltimore-based law firm Ober|Kaler. The firm occupies 6 floors of the building.
In November of 2011, the building was renamed to the Transamerica Tower, after it was purchased by Transamerica
Transamerica
Transamerica or Transamerican may refer to:*Transamerica Corporation**The Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco*TransAmerica , a railroad boardgame*Transamerica , a 2005 film**Transamerica...
. About 800 workers from Transamerica currently are located in the building.