Lake Merritt Plaza facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lake Merritt Plaza |
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Office |
| Location | 1999 Harrison Street Oakland |
| Coordinates | 37°48′28.02″N 122°15′54.08″W / 37.8077833°N 122.2650222°W |
| Opening | 1985 |
| Owner | Divco West |
| Height | |
| Roof | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 27 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Bill Valentine |
| Developer | Transpacific Development Co. |
The Lake Merritt Plaza is a very tall building, also known as a high-rise, located in downtown Oakland, California, United States. It is a well-known landmark in the city.
About Lake Merritt Plaza
This impressive building has 27 floors and stands at 371 feet (about 113 meters) tall. It is used for offices and is a key part of the Oakland skyline. The Lake Merritt Plaza was finished in 1985.
Who Designed and Built It?
The company that developed Lake Merritt Plaza was Transpacific Development Co. They worked with architect Bill Valentine, who designed the building.
Who Owns the Building?
Over the years, the ownership of Lake Merritt Plaza has changed a few times.
- In 2006, Transpacific Development Co. sold the building to Beacon Capital Partners. This company is based in Boston.
- Later, in 2014, a company called Divco West bought the building. They are the current owners of Lake Merritt Plaza.
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