Regions Bank Building (Mobile)
| Company type | Office skyscraper |
|---|---|
| Industry | Real estate, banking (historically) |
| Founded | 1929 |
| Headquarters | Mobile , United States |
| Products | Office space (historically), planned residential apartments |
The Merchants National Bank Building—initially known as the "First Alabama Bank Building" and subsequently the "Regions Bank Building"—is a prominent office skyscraper located in Mobile, Alabama. Finished in 1929, this structure stands 18 stories tall.[1] Upon its completion, it was the tallest building in Mobile, ranked seventh in height across Alabama, and was the highest building outside of Birmingham. It maintained its position as Mobile's tallest edifice until 1965.[2] Presently, it holds the position of the sixth tallest structure within the city.
Conceived by the Chicago architectural firm Graham, Anderson, Probst & White, the building is notable for its distinctive Art Deco style and a copper-clad pyramidal roof, with the pyramid’s base measuring .[2]
On August 1, 2017, plans were unveiled for a $30 million transformation to repurpose the building into an apartment complex containing 82 units, marking a deliberate transition towards residential development in downtown Mobile.[3]