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Wells Fargo Plaza
Wells Fargo Bank Plaza, Houston, from base.jpg
General information
Status Complete
Type Office
Location 1000 Louisiana Street
Houston, Texas, United States
Country United States
Completed 1979
Opening 1983
Cost $230,000,000
Height
Antenna spire 302 m (992 ft)
Roof 302.4 m (992 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 71
Floor area 170,362 m2 (1,833,760 sq ft)
Design and construction
Architect Richard Keating of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP, also Lloyd Jones Brewer & Associates
Developer Century Development Management
Other information
Parking 428

The Wells Fargo Plaza is a super tall building, also known as a skyscraper, located in Houston, Texas, in the United States. It stands incredibly high at 302 meters (992 feet) and has 71 floors! This makes it one of the tallest buildings in the United States.

It was finished in 1983 and is mainly used for offices. Imagine all the businesses and people working high up in the sky!

Exploring Wells Fargo Plaza

This amazing building is a big part of the Houston skyline. It's not just tall; it's also a very important office building. Many companies have their offices here.

How Tall Is It?

At 302 meters (992 feet), Wells Fargo Plaza is almost as tall as three football fields stacked on top of each other! It has 71 floors, which means you would need to take a very long elevator ride to get to the top.

When Was It Built?

Construction on the Wells Fargo Plaza started in 1979. It was completed and opened its doors in 1983. It took a lot of hard work and many years to build such a huge structure.

Who Designed It?

The building was designed by a famous architect named Richard Keating. He worked for a company called Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP. They are known for designing many tall and impressive buildings around the world.

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