Wells Fargo Capitol Center

Wells Fargo Capitol Center is a 30-story office tower located at 150 Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh. Its facade combines glass surfaces with granite elements, crowned by a distinctive triangular peak.

The building was completed in 1991 during Raleigh's commercial expansion and initially operated as First Union Capitol Center. Ownership changes in the following decades reflected its continued importance to major financial service providers.

The building shapes downtown Raleigh's skyline with its distinctive triangular peak, serving as a visual landmark for the financial district. Its architectural style reflects how this area became central to the region's business life.

The tower houses multiple office tenants including accounting firms, law offices, and financial companies throughout its floors. Visitors can view the exterior and its street-level presence in the financial district at any time.

The building represents one of the highest-value office property transactions in the Triangle region, reflecting strong demand for space in this location. This high market valuation demonstrates the economic strength of the downtown office market.

Location: Raleigh

Inception: June 1990

Official opening: June 17, 1991

Floors above the ground: 30

GPS coordinates: 35.77870,-78.63960

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:02