The Tower was part of the 1960 Erieview
Urban Renewal Plan devised by architect
I.M. Pei. The plan was slow to evolve and
changed substantially. Hence, the Galleria
came under construction 20+ years
later. The Galleria was designed as an elegant
mall dominated by a barrel-vaulted
skylight. Today, it features a YMCA,
restaurants and office space, while hosting
numerous events.