Crowning Achievement

Sep 18th, 2006

The new king of the Mobile skyline has its crown as the RSA Tower’s spire was attached by helicopter. The spire, which is made of fiberglass and finished with a resin similar to surf board wax, measures 115 feet high. To put that size in perspective, it’s the equivalent of a 38-yard field goal.

“This is one of Mobile’s most unique jewels,” Mayor Jones said. “Mobile has watched for months the construction of the building, so the installation of the spire is a welcomed sight.”

The total height of the building is 745, or about two and a half football fields. The perch that the spire attaches to is 13 square feet, or the size of a small bedroom – much smaller than the rooms at the Battle House Hotel. And the tip of the spire is sure to be an electrifying sight – it has a lightning rod attached to the top.

The total project includes the renovation of the historic Battle House Hotel, the 35-story RSA Tower, a five-story parking deck and a fitness center with a spa, pool and tennis courts. Included in the 35 stories are 25 floors devoted to office space, three for lobby, four for hotel rooms and one for service.