HISTORY/OVERVIEW:

The Standard Life Building, originally known as the Tower Building, was built in 1929 by New Orleans architect Claude Lindsley.  After the stock market crash plunged the country into the Great Depression, the building was constructed to fulfill a demand for more office space in order to attract more businesses in the building and to the city of Jackson, MS.  Upon completion, the Standard Life Building became the largest reinforced concrete building in the world and the tallest building in Jackson, MS at the time it was built. 

Renovation and adaptive re-use of the historic Standard Life Building office building into upscale apartments and retail space is intended to enhance the residential component of the King Edward development in order to create the commercial activity and urban residents needed to revitalize downtown Jackson.

The narrow building topped by a cylindrical tower has been rehabilitated and modernized with new plumbing, mechanical, electrical, life safety, and roofing systems. Residents will be able to use the King Edward Hotel amenities, and apartments in both buildings will be managed and run by a single entity. Amenities include a business center, on-site parking, a complete appliance package, and high-end design with a particular focus on energy-efficiency.