Embarcadero Center facts for kids
The Embarcadero Center is a huge group of buildings in San Francisco, California. It has five tall office towers, two hotels, and a big shopping area. You can find over 125 stores, many restaurants, and even two movie theaters here. There's also a fitness center with three levels. In the winter, you can even go ice skating outdoors!
This large center sits on about 9.8 acres of land. It's located in the financial district of San Francisco. The main area is between Clay Street (north), Sacramento Street (south), Battery Street (west), and the Embarcadero (east).
Building the Embarcadero Center started in 1971 with Tower One. It was developed by Trammell Crow, David Rockefeller, and John Portman. The last building, Embarcadero West, was finished in 1989. This building and another hotel, Le Méridien, are just west of Battery Street.
The whole complex is very large, covering about 4.8 million square feet. This space provides offices for around 14,000 people. It also has many areas for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Buildings at Embarcadero Center
The Embarcadero Center has several important buildings. Each one is unique in its height and number of floors. Here is a list of the main structures:
Name | Height | Floors | Year Built | Notes |
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One | 173 meters (568 ft) | 45 | 1971 | |
Two | 126 meters (413 ft) | 30 | 1974 | |
Three | 126 meters (413 ft) | 31 | 1977 | |
Four | 174 meters (571 ft) | 45 | 1982 | |
Five (Hyatt Regency) |
77 meters (253 ft) | 20 | 1973 | This building is a hotel. |
Embarcadero West | 123 meters (404 ft) | 34 | 1989 | This building is separate from the main group. |
Le Méridien | 96.36 meters (316.1 ft) | 25 | 1988 | This used to be called the Park Hyatt Hotel. |
Images for kids
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Plaza Level of Two Embarcadero Center towards the back of the Hyatt Regency and the Ferry Building
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Aerial view of Five (Hyatt Regency), Four, and Three Embarcadero Center (L–R), with brick-paved Embarcadero Plaza in the foreground
See also
In Spanish: Embarcadero Center para niños