Russ Building facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Russ Building |
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Russ Building, 235 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94104
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| Alternative names | The Skyscraper |
| Record height | |
| Preceded by | Pacific Telephone Building |
| Surpassed by | Hartford Building |
| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Commercial offices |
| Location | 235 Montgomery Street San Francisco, California |
| Coordinates | 37°47′28″N 122°24′10″W / 37.7912°N 122.4028°W |
| Completed | 1927 |
| Owner | The Swig Company |
| Management | Shorenstein Properties |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 132.6 m (435 ft) |
| Roof | 127.4 m (418 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 32 |
| Floor area | 511,329 sq ft (47,504.0 m2) |
| Lifts/elevators | 15 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | George W. Kelham |
| Structural engineer | H.J. Brunnier Associates |
| Main contractor | Dinwiddie Construction |
The Russ Building is a famous office tower in San Francisco, California. It is located in the city's busy Financial District. This tall building was finished in 1927. It has 32 floors and was the first building in San Francisco to have an indoor parking garage. For many years, from 1927 to 1964, it was the tallest building in San Francisco.
The Russ Building: A San Francisco Landmark
The Russ Building stands about 133 meters (436 feet) tall. It was designed in a style called Neo-Gothic. This means it looks like old European cathedrals, with pointed arches and decorative stone work. It was once considered a "twin" to another tall building, the PacBell Building, which is also about 133 meters tall.
What Makes It Special?
When the Russ Building was completed, people thought it was very special. A magazine called Architect and Engineer wrote that it was so big and beautiful, it became a symbol of San Francisco itself. They even called it "The Center of Western Progress."
The building's design is quite unique. An architecture critic named John King described it as having a "Jazz Age romance." He noted its detailed Gothic-style stone work. The building rises in steps, leading up to a central crown at the very top. It is also recognized as a California Historical Landmark, which means it's an important historical site.
A Changing Skyline
For a long time, the Russ Building stood out in the San Francisco skyline. However, between 1960 and 1990, many new skyscrapers were built around it. This period is sometimes called "Manhattanization" because San Francisco started to look more like Manhattan, New York, with many tall buildings. These new, taller buildings made the Russ Building less noticeable than it used to be.
Business and History
The Russ Building has always been an important place for businesses. For many years, until the 1980s, some of the biggest venture capital companies had their offices here. Venture capital firms are companies that invest money in new, growing businesses. This shows how important the Russ Building was in the business world of San Francisco.
See also
In Spanish: Russ Building para niños
