U.S. Bank Tower facts for kids
Quick facts for kids U.S. Bank Tower |
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| Former names | Library Tower First Interstate Bank World Center |
| General information | |
| Type | Commercial offices |
| Location | 633 West Fifth Street Los Angeles, California |
| Country | United States |
| Construction started | 1987 |
| Completed | 1989 |
| Cost | $350 million |
| Owner | Library Square Associates LLC |
| Management | MPG Office Trust |
| Height | |
| Architectural | 310.3 m (1,018 ft) |
| Antenna spire | 310 m (1018 ft) |
| Top floor | 294.92 m (967.6 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 73 2 below ground |
| Floor area | 1,300,000 sq ft (120,000 m2) |
| Lifts/elevators | 24 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Pei Cobb Freed & Partners Ellerbe Becket |
| Developer | Maguire Properties |
| Structural engineer | CBM Engineers James A. Knowles & Associates |
| Main contractor | Turner Construction Company |
The U.S. Bank Tower is a very tall building, also known as a skyscraper, located in Los Angeles, California, United States. It stands at an impressive height of 310 meters (1018 feet). This building has 73 floors above ground and two floors below ground.
It was finished in 1989 and quickly became one of the tallest buildings in the United States. For many years, it was the tallest building in the U.S. located west of the Mississippi River.
When it was first built, the skyscraper was called Library Tower. This name came from its location next to the Los Angeles Central Library. In 1993, the building's name changed to U.S. Bank Tower. This happened because U.S. Bank became a major tenant in the building.
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Building Design and Features
The U.S. Bank Tower was designed by the famous architecture firms Pei Cobb Freed & Partners and Ellerbe Becket. Its unique design includes a crown-like top that lights up at night. This makes it a recognizable part of the Los Angeles skyline.
Inside the Tower
The building is mainly used for commercial offices. Many businesses have their offices here. It has 24 elevators to help people move quickly between floors. The tower also has a special observation deck called OUE Skyspace.
OUE Skyspace
OUE Skyspace was an observation deck on the 69th and 70th floors. Visitors could enjoy amazing 360-degree views of Los Angeles from here. It even had a special glass slide, called the Skyslide, on the outside of the building. This slide allowed people to slide from the 70th floor to the 69th floor. The Skyslide was a thrilling experience for many visitors.
Location and Importance
The U.S. Bank Tower is located at 633 West Fifth Street in downtown Los Angeles. Its central location makes it an important landmark in the city. The building has been featured in many movies and TV shows.
A City Landmark
The tower is often lit up in different colors for special events. For example, it was lit in purple and gold to support the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team during the 2009 NBA Finals. This shows how the building is part of the city's spirit.
Images for kids
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Interior of the OUE Skyspace on the seventy-first floor of the US Bank Tower looking northwest.
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OUE Skyspace entrance
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OUE Skyspace outside terrace
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From The Maguire Gardens of the Los Angeles Public Library
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From Hope and 8th Streets
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From South Hope street
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Lit in purple and gold to root on the Los Angeles Lakers advancement into the 2009 NBA Finals
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With the AT&T Switching Center to the left and CBRE Tower to the right
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The US Bank Tower, the tallest building west of the Mississippi River
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(From left to right)The Citibank Center, The US Bank Tower, and The Gas Company Tower in Downtown Los Angeles
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The US Bank Tower towering over Central Library in Downtown Los Angeles
See also
In Spanish: U.S. Bank Tower para niños
