101 California Street Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids 101 California Street
Viewed from Front Street near California Street
Former names	Itel Building
General information
Type	Commercial offices
Location	101 California Street San Francisco, California
Coordinates	37°47′34″N 122°23′53″W / 37.79285°N 122.39793°W / 37.79285; -122.39793
Construction started	1979
Completed	1982
Owner	Hines Interests Limited Partnership
Management	Hines Interests Limited Partnership
Height
Roof	183 m (600 ft)
Technical details
Floor count	48
Floor area	1,250,000 sq ft (116,000 m²)
Lifts/elevators	32
Design and construction
Architect	Philip Johnson / John Burgee Eli Attia Architects Kendall/Heaton Associates Inc.
Developer	Hines Interests Limited Partnership
Structural engineer	CBM Engineers

101 California Street is a very tall office building, known as a skyscraper, located in San Francisco, California. It has 48 floors and was completed in 1982. This impressive building stands 183 meters (about 600 feet) tall. It offers a huge amount of office space for many different companies. You can find it in the city's Financial District, which is a busy area full of businesses.

What Does 101 California Street Look Like?
- Getting Around: Elevators and Stairs
Who Works at 101 California Street?
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What Does 101 California Street Look Like?

This building has a unique shape. It is a round tower with many flat sides, like a cut gem. The bottom part of the building has a seven-story lobby made mostly of glass. Outside, there is a beautiful plaza area. This plaza has flower beds and a fountain. During the holiday season, the plaza is decorated with giant Christmas ornaments. The main entrance of 101 California Street looks very similar to another building in New York City, 101 Park Avenue. Both were designed by the same architects, Philip Johnson and John Burgee.

Getting Around: Elevators and Stairs

To help people move up and down its many floors, 101 California Street has a total of 32 elevators. Most of these, 22 elevators, serve the main tower floors. Four elevators are for a separate triangular building next door. Two elevators go to the parking garage. There are also two special elevators for moving large items, called freight elevators. For emergencies, the building has eight stairwells, but these are usually only for urgent situations.

Who Works at 101 California Street?

Many different companies rent office space in 101 California Street. These companies are called "tenants." They come from various industries, including finance, law, and business services. Some of the well-known companies that have offices here include: