U.S. Bank Tower (Sacramento) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids U.S. Bank Tower |
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The tower as completed in 2008.
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| Alternative names | 621 Capitol Mall |
| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Commercial offices |
| Location | 621 Capitol Mall Sacramento, California |
| Coordinates | 38°34′43″N 121°29′57″W / 38.578611°N 121.499167°W |
| Construction started | 2006 |
| Opening | Spring 2008 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 122.5 m (402 ft) |
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| Floor count | 25 |
| Floor area | 366,296 sq ft (34,030.0 m2) |
| Lifts/elevators | 9 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum |
| Developer | David S. Taylor Interests |
| Main contractor | Hensel Phelps Construction |
The U.S. Bank Tower is a very tall building in Sacramento, California. It is also known as 621 Capitol Mall. This office tower has 25 floors and stands about 404 feet (123 meters) high. It was finished in early 2008.
The building is located at 621 Capitol Mall. A company called U.S. Bank bought the right to have their name on the building. They also use a lot of the office space inside.
About the U.S. Bank Tower
This building is mainly used for offices. Many different businesses have their workplaces here. It is a modern skyscraper in downtown Sacramento.
Who Built the Tower?
The design for the U.S. Bank Tower was created by a company called Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum, Inc. (HOK). They are the architects who planned how the building would look. The actual construction work was done by Hensel Phelps Construction. They were the main builders.
Special Lights at Night
One cool thing about the U.S. Bank Tower is its lights. At the very top of the building, there are many LED screens. These lights create a special display at night. They look like a flowing river or waterway. The colors change from light blues to dark blues and purples.
This light show is easy to see because the U.S. Bank Tower is one of the tallest buildings in Sacramento. An artist named Michael Hayden from Santa Rosa, California, created this artwork. He also made a similar LED art piece inside the building's main lobby.
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The U.S. Bank Tower being built in December 2006.
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The U.S. Bank Tower was finished in Spring 2008.
