great plains life building

This 20-story edifice at Broadway and Avenue L was built in 1955 and touted as the "tallest building between Fort Worth and Denver." Lubbock's landmark skyscraper was severely damaged in the May 11, 1970 tornado but, after being declared structurally sound, continued business as the Metro Tower and then the NTS Tower. In 1976 the Continental Room, a European-style restaurant, opened on the twentieth floor with panoramic views of Lubbock. What an elegant place it was to dine!

Skyscraper Series #5

NTS Building

Broadway and Avenue L

Lubbock, Texas