Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building complex |
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Government |
| Location | 1301 Clay Street Oakland |
| Coordinates | 37°48′17″N 122°16′29″W / 37.80472°N 122.27472°W |
| Opening | 1994 |
| Owner | General Services Administration |
| Height | |
| Roof | 328 ft (100 m) |
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| Floor count | 18 |
The Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building complex is a group of government buildings in Oakland, California. It was built as part of a big plan to improve downtown Oakland, called the Oakland City Center project. In 1998, the United States Congress decided to name the building after Ronald V. Dellums. He was a well-known former mayor of Oakland and a member of Congress.
The complex has two towers that look exactly alike. Each tower has a cool pyramid-shaped roof. These roofs are similar to other famous buildings in the area, like the Alameda County Courthouse. The two towers are connected in two ways. On the ground level, there's a round entrance area called a rotunda. Higher up, there's a special walkway called a sky bridge that connects them. One of the towers also holds a federal courthouse, where important legal cases are handled.
Both buildings are about 268 feet (81.7 meters) tall to their roofs. If you include the pointy parts (spires) on top, they reach about 100 meters in height.
About Ronald V. Dellums
Ronald V. Dellums was an important person in American politics. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives for many years. Later, he became the mayor of Oakland, California. Naming this federal building after him honors his work and dedication to public service.
