Wells Fargo Plaza, Skyscraper in Phoenix, United States
100 West Washington is a 356-foot (109 m) tower in downtown Phoenix, designed by the Phoenix office of Charles Luckman and Associates and built by the Henry C. Beck Company. It opened as the First National Bank Plaza on October 25, 1971. A three-story base carries the shaft upward; angular window casements hint at Brutalism, while repeated sculpted mullions point to the International Style.
The skyscraper was designed by Charles Luckman in 1971 during a period of rapid urban expansion in Phoenix. Its completion coincided with the city's economic growth and transformation into a modern metropolis.
The building embodies the Brutalist style of the 1970s with raw concrete and bold geometric forms that shaped downtown Phoenix's appearance. It stands as a symbol of the era when the city was transforming into a modern commercial hub.
The building sits in downtown Phoenix with easy access to public transportation options and nearby parking facilities for visitors. The surrounding area features numerous shops and office buildings, making navigation straightforward and convenient.
The large yellow Wells Fargo logo on the north and south facades was removed in late 2021 after the city bought the tower for $46.5 million, so the blank panels mark the change of owner. The Wells Fargo History Museum on the first floor, which held a 19th-century stagecoach and telegraph equipment, closed in 2020.
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