Pacific Park Plaza facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pacific Park Plaza |
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Residential |
| Location | 6363 Christie Avenue Emeryville, California |
| Coordinates | 37°50′32″N 122°17′43″W / 37.8423°N 122.2954°W |
| Opening | 1984 |
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| Roof | 96.9 m (318 ft) |
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| Floor count | 30 |
The Pacific Park Plaza is a very tall residential building located in Emeryville, California. It stands right next to Interstate 80, a major highway. This building is 96.9 meters (about 318 feet) tall.
Pacific Park Plaza is the tallest building in Emeryville. It is also the tallest building in the entire San Francisco Bay Area, if you don't count the cities of San Francisco and Oakland.
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History of Pacific Park Plaza
This impressive building was finished in 1984. It was designed to be a home for many people.
Studying Earthquakes
Pacific Park Plaza is special because of how it reacted during the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. An earthquake is when the ground shakes suddenly. This earthquake was a big one that happened in 1989.
Scientists and engineers carefully studied the building after the earthquake. This was because the building had special tools inside it. These tools helped them learn how tall buildings behave during strong shaking. This information helps make future buildings safer.
Living at Pacific Park Plaza
The building has 580 apartments. These homes include both one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts. Many people live here, enjoying the views and location.
Famous Residents
Over the years, many different people have lived in Pacific Park Plaza. One well-known resident was Dave Stewart. He was a famous baseball player for the Oakland Athletics team.
