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50 California Street
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Alternative names Union Bank Building
General information
Type Commercial offices
Location 50 California Street
San Francisco, California
Coordinates 37°47′38″N 122°23′51″W / 37.7940°N 122.3974°W / 37.7940; -122.3974
Completed 1972
Owner Shorenstein Properties
Management Shorenstein Properties
Height
Roof 148.44 m (487.0 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 37
Floor area 63,174 m2 (680,000 sq ft)
Lifts/elevators 17
Design and construction
Architect Welton Becket & Associates
Developer Haas & Haynie
Main contractor Dillingham Construction
Haas & Haynie

50 California Street is a tall building in San Francisco, California. People also call it the Union Bank Building. It is an office tower that was finished in 1972.

The building stands about 148 meters (487 feet) tall. It has 37 floors, or stories. You can find it at the start of California Street. This area is known as the Financial District. This is where many businesses and banks are located.

There is a public space, like a small park, at the bottom of the building. A company called Shorenstein Properties owns and takes care of the building.

Building Facts

This building is a great example of modern architecture from the 1970s. It was designed by a company called Welton Becket & Associates. They were famous architects.

What's Inside?

The building is mainly used for commercial offices. This means many different companies have their workspaces here. There are 17 elevators to help people move quickly between the 37 floors.

Who Built It?

The main builders were Dillingham Construction and Haas & Haynie. They worked together to make sure this big building was put together safely and correctly.

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