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All options must be on the table with the ‘Superman’ building

PAST GLORY? The lobby of the former Bank of America branch in the Industrial Trust (or “Superman”) building reveals design and materials that hint at its Art Deco distinction.  / PBN FILE PHOTO/TRACY JENKINS
PAST GLORY? The lobby of the former Bank of America branch in the Industrial Trust (or “Superman”) building reveals design and materials that hint at its Art Deco distinction. / PBN FILE PHOTO/TRACY JENKINS

A 2016 report put the cost of converting the Industrial Trust, or “Superman,” tower primarily to a residential property at nearly $120 million. In fact, the iconic structure is tragically out of date. To make it useful for either residential or office use would essentially require tearing out everything to the basic structure and then

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