The Transamerica Pyramid

Location: 600 Montgomery Street / San Francisco, CA
Owner: Transamerica Real Estate Mgmt Co.
Size: 48 stories tall, 853' tall, 145' base
Architects: William L. Pereira & Associates
Opened: 12/69 - Summer 72
There is a free observation room located on the 27th floor. It is temporarily closed due to remodelling on that floor.

This picture above is from Richard Phillips's Maths with Photographs pages at the University of Nottingham, UK.

The Home Page (below) for the Transamerica Pyramid has detailed Facts & Information, nice drawings, including a Time-Lapse movie of its construction... found on TRANSAMERICA ONLINE.

Smallest floor is 45' per side.

Deisgn allows more light to reach street.

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© 2004, John E. Miller.
Created by miller@lclark.edu
Updated: 13-Dec-2003