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Transamerica Pyramid by William Pereira

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Transamerica Pyramid
37.792562°N 122.400484°W

The image was taken from the Mandarin Oriental hotel on the 42nd floor.

Transamerica Pyramid is a defining symbol of San Francisco.

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Transamerica Pyramid

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 and built by Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company, at 260 m (850 ft), upon completion in 1972 it was among the five tallest buildings in the world.

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