It has served as the headquarters of the American Electric Power (AEP) since the company relocated from New York City in 1983.

In 1979, American Electric Power (AEP) confirmed the company would be moving their headquarters from New York City to Columbus, Ohio.

This move was part of the 1968 acquisition deal to merge with the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co (C&SOE).

[3] In July 1980, the company announced its plans to build a 32-story headquarters in downtown Columbus on a 5.3-acre site between Spring and Long Streets.

[5] The sculptures were designed to pay tribute to the high tech history of the electric industry.