125 N Market
| 125 North Market | |
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 125 N Market viewed from Main Street | |
Interactive map of the 125 North Market area | |
General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Office / mixed-use |
| Location | Wichita, Kansas, United States, 125 N Market St |
| Coordinates | 37°41′14″N 97°20′14″W / 37.6873°N 97.3372°W |
Completed | 1963 |
| Opening | January 1963[1] |
| Height | |
| Roof | 250 ft (76 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 19 |
| Floor area | 222,679 sq ft (20,691 m²) |
125 North Market (also known as New York Life Building, formerly the Wichita Executive Centre, and originally the Wichita Plaza) is a high-rise office building in Downtown Wichita, Kansas. Completed in 1963, the 19-story tower is among the tallest buildings in the city, ranking third as of 2025.[2]
History
The building opened in January 1963 as the Wichita Plaza.[1] For several years, it was the tallest building in Wichita until surpassed by the Holiday Inn Plaza (now the Garvey Center) in 1969.[2]
A major renovation was carried out in 2017, updating its HVAC, elevators, roof, water lines, signage, and parking garage.[3]
In 2021, a redevelopment plan was announced to convert portions of the tower into a mixed-use project including residential units, retail space, and a rooftop "sky park" with pool. Financing delays, however, have postponed full implementation.[4]
The building is classified as a Class B office property.[3]
Tenants and usage
125 N Market has traditionally been an office tower with ground-floor retail. Leasing information lists amenities such as a conference center, onsite restaurant, and structured parking.[5]
Significance
The tower is considered a downtown Wichita landmark and remains one of the tallest structures in the city. Its planned conversion to mixed-use space reflects wider trends in downtown revitalization and adaptive reuse of mid-20th century high-rises.[4]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Lonely Name". The Wichita Eagle. January 26, 1963. p. 5 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Wichita". Skyscraper Page. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- 1 2 "125 N Market St Property Listing". LoopNet. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- 1 2 "Redevelopment of 125 N. Market still awaits final financing". The Wichita Eagle. January 2021. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ↑ "125 North Market St Listing". MyEListing. Retrieved 2025-09-18.