Mills Building and Tower facts for kids
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| Alternative names | Mills Building and Tower 220 Bush Street 220 Montgomery Street |
| General information | |
| Type | Commercial offices |
| Location | 220 Bush Street 220 Montgomery Street San Francisco, California |
| Coordinates | 37°47′29″N 122°24′05″W / 37.79127°N 122.40129°W |
| Completed | 1892, 1931 |
| Owner | The Swig Company |
| Management | The Swig Company |
| Height | |
| Roof | 46.94 m (154.0 ft) 92 m (302 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 10 / 22 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Burnham & Root D.H. Burnham & Company Willis Polk George W. Kelham Lewis Parsons Hobart |
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Mills Building and Tower
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| Architectural style | Chicago school |
| NRHP reference No. | 77000334 |
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| Designated | 1977 |
The Mills Building and Tower is a famous building complex in San Francisco, California. It is located in the city's busy Financial District. This building is special because it shows a style of architecture called the Chicago school. It also has some Romanesque design elements.
The Mills Building and Tower is recognized as a very important historical site. It was named a San Francisco Designated Landmark #76. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a protected building because of its history and design.
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History of the Mills Building
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The first part of the complex, known as the Mills Building, was finished in 1892. It was designed by famous architects Burnham and Root and D.H. Burnham & Company. This original building was 10 stories tall, reaching about 47 meters (154 feet) high.
It was one of the first tall buildings, or "skyscrapers," in San Francisco. Only the Chronicle Building was built before it. The Mills Building was named after Darius Ogden Mills, a very rich businessman from early San Francisco.
A Building That Survived the Big Quake
A huge event happened in San Francisco in 1906: a massive earthquake. Many buildings were destroyed. But the Mills Building was strong and survived the earthquake!
After the quake, the building needed repairs. An architect named Willis Polk helped restore it in 1908. He also oversaw new parts added to the building in 1914 and 1918.
The Mills Tower: A Modern Addition
Later, a second, taller part was added to the complex. This part is called Mills Tower. It was completed in 1932. The Mills Tower is much taller, with 22 stories and a height of about 92 meters (302 feet).
It was designed by architects George W. Kelham and Lewis Parsons Hobart. The tower is located at 220 Bush Street.
What's Inside Today?
Today, the Mills Building and Tower is still a very active place. It is home to many important businesses. These include financial companies like the New York Stock Exchange and Newedge. Other companies like SeatMe and Pocket Gems also have offices there.
See also
- In Spanish: Mills Building and Tower para niños
