Prédio famoso

Esse prédio em forma de agulha (ao fundo, na foto, meio para a esquerda) é bem conhecido. Acho que deve ter alguma história de ser protegido contra terremoto...

O nome do prédio famoso é Transamerica Pyramid.

Eis a história do prédio:


Transamerica Pyramid

Record height
Tallest in the United States west of the Mississippi from 1972 to 1974[I]
Preceded by Bank of America Center
Surpassed by Aon Center
General information
Type Commercial offices
Location 600 Montgomery Street
San Francisco
Coordinates 37.7952°N 122.4029°WCoordinates: 37.7952°N 122.4029°W
Construction started December 1969
Completed Summer 1972
Cost US$32,000,000
Height
Roof 260 m (850 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 48
Floor area 530,000 sq ft (49,000 m2)
Elevator count 18
Design and construction
Owner Transamerica Corporation
Management Cushman & Wakefield
Main contractor Dinwiddie Construction Co.
Architect William L. Pereira
Structural engineer Chin & Hensolt, Inc.
Glumac International
Simonson & Simonson
References
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The Transamerica Pyramid is the tallest skyscraper in the San Francisco skyline and one of its most iconic. Although the building no longer houses the headquarters of the Transamerica Corporation, it is still strongly associated with the company and is depicted in the company's logo. Designed by architect William Pereira, at 260 m (850 ft), upon completion in 1972 it was among the five tallest buildings in the world.[4]
The tower has no public access but the first floor lobby, so visitors can't reach the top for a panoramic view.