125 N Market

February 2026 125 North Market newyorklifecenterict.jpg 125 N Market viewed from Main Street Wichita, Kansas, United States 125 N Market St 37.6873 -97.3372 dms type:landmark_region:US-KS inline,title Completed 1963 January 1963 Office / mixed-use 250 ft (76 m) 19 222,679 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.Wichita Skyscraper Page May 13, 2026 https://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?cityID=1404 History The building opened in January 1963 as the Wichita Plaza.Lonely Name The Wichita Eagle January 26, 1963 5 https://kansas.newspapers.com/newspage/718505781/ Newspapers.com For several years, it was the tallest building in Wichita until surpassed by the Holiday Inn Plaza (now the Garvey Center) in 1969. A major renovation was carried out in 2017, updating its HVAC, elevators, roof, water lines, signage, and parking garage.https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/125-N-Market-St-Wichita-KS/17372277/ 125 N Market St Property Listing LoopNet 2025-09-18 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.https://www.kansas.com/news/business/biz-columns-blogs/carrie-rengers/article248423875.html Redevelopment of 125 N. Market still awaits final financing The Wichita Eagle January 2021 2025-09-18 The building is classified as a Class B office property. 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.https://myelisting.com/listing/245551/125-north-market-street-wichita-ks-67202/ 125 North Market St Listing MyEListing 2025-09-18 Significance thumb|Aerial view of 125 N Market from southeast 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. See also List of tallest buildings in Wichita Epic Center Downtown Wichita References Category:Buildings and structures in Wichita, Kansas Category:Skyscraper office buildings in Kansas Category:Office buildings completed in 1963