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U.S. Bank Tower
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U.S. Bank Tower, Denver, CO
General information
Status Complete
Type Office
Location 950 17th Street, Denver, Colorado
Coordinates 39°44′51″N 104°59′38″W / 39.74750°N 104.99389°W / 39.74750; -104.99389
Completed 1975
Height
Roof 389 ft (119 m)
Technical details
Floor count 26
Design and construction
Architect Minoru Yamasaki & Associates

The U.S. Bank Tower is a tall office building located in Denver, Colorado. It stands 389 feet (119 meters) high. This impressive building was finished in 1975. It has 26 floors inside.

About the U.S. Bank Tower

The U.S. Bank Tower is a well-known part of the Denver skyline. It was designed by a famous architect named Minoru Yamasaki & Associates. At the time it was built, it was one of the tallest buildings around. Today, it is the 19th tallest building in Denver.

Design and Look

The outside of the U.S. Bank Tower is covered in white marble. It also has tinted glass windows. This style is known as "modernist architecture." It was a very popular way to design buildings in the 1970s. The building looks sleek and strong.

What is it Used For?

The U.S. Bank Tower is an office skyscraper. This means many different companies have their offices here. People work on all 26 floors. It is a busy place in the heart of Denver.


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