Wells Fargo Plaza

Wells Fargo Plaza is a 21-story International Style skyscraper in Downtown El Paso featuring angular window patterns across its facade. The building houses office space and an eight-level parking structure linked by an underground pedestrian passage.

The building opened in 1971 as State National Bank Plaza and held the title of El Paso's tallest structure for five decades. The WestStar Tower surpassed it in height in 2021.

The building displays illuminated lines at night that shift in pattern during holidays and local university athletic events.

The building sits in an accessible downtown location with easy navigation through underground passages during hot weather or rain. Parking is readily available in the integrated garage structure.

Two construction firms submitted identical bids for the project, so a coin flip determined that C.H. Leavell & Co would lead with a two-thirds ownership stake. This unusual selection method highlights an uncommon approach to major construction decisions.

Location: El Paso

Inception: 1971

Architects: Charles Luckman

Architectural style: International Style

Floors above the ground: 21

Height: 90.22 m

GPS coordinates: 31.76009,-106.48598

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:46