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100 Montgomery Street
100 Montgomery St, San Francisco (entrance).jpg
Alternative names Equitable Life
120 Montgomery Street
General information
Type Commercial offices
Location 100-120 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, California
Coordinates 37°47′25″N 122°24′07″W / 37.7903°N 122.4019°W / 37.7903; -122.4019
Completed 1955
Owner Vanbarton Group
Height
Roof 354 ft (108 m)
Technical details
Floor count 25
Floor area 424,354 sq ft (39,423.8 m2)
Design and construction
Architect Irwin Clavan
William Peugh
Robert A.M. Stern Architects
Main contractor Dinwiddie Construction Company

100 Montgomery Street, also known as the Equitable Life Building, is a tall office building in San Francisco, California. It stands in the city's busy financial district. This building is 354 feet (about 108 meters) tall and has 25 floors. It was finished in 1955. For many years, it was the main office for the Equitable Life Insurance Company.

Building History

This building was designed by William Peugh. It was one of the first big office buildings built in San Francisco after World War II. The building looks special with its classic white marble outside. It also has cool aluminum frames around its windows, which is a style called Art Deco.

Who Owned the Building?

Over the years, 100 Montgomery Street has had several owners.

  • In January 2006, a company called Hines and its partner Sterling American Property bought the building.
  • In October 2012, they sold it to EQ Office. EQ Office is connected to a large company called The Blackstone Group LP.
  • In 2016, EQ Office sold the building again. It was bought by the Vanbarton Group and a pension fund partner.

What Companies Are There?

Many different companies have offices in 100 Montgomery Street. Here are some of them:

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