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Clorox Building
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General information
Type Commercial offices
Architectural style Modernism
Location 1221 Broadway
Oakland, California
Coordinates 37°48′12″N 122°16′21″W / 37.8034°N 122.2724°W / 37.8034; -122.2724
Completed 1976
Height
Roof 330 ft (100 m)
Technical details
Floor count 24
Design and construction
Architect Cesar Pelli
Architecture firm Gruen Associates
Main contractor Turner Construction

The Clorox Building is a tall office building in Oakland, California. It is located in the downtown area, as part of the City Center complex. This building is the main office for The Clorox Company, which makes many household products.

About the Building

The Clorox Building is quite tall. It has 24 floors, or stories. The building reaches about 330 feet (100 meters) into the sky. It was finished in 1976.

Who Designed It?

A famous architect named Cesar Pelli designed the Clorox Building. He worked with a company called Gruen Associates at the time. Gruen Associates is now based in Los Angeles.

The Clorox Company

The Clorox Company is a big business that started in Oakland. They are known for making cleaning supplies and other items for homes. Having their main office in this building makes it an important landmark in downtown Oakland.

See also

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