Wells Fargo Plaza, Glass skyscraper in Downtown Houston, United States
Wells Fargo Plaza is a glass skyscraper in downtown Houston with 71 above-ground floors and 4 levels below street level. The structure connects directly to the city's underground tunnel network and includes a health club facility for tenants and members.
Wells Fargo Plaza was designed by Richard Keating of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. It opened as Allied Bank Plaza, was renamed First Interstate Bank Plaza in 1988, and took its current name after Wells Fargo absorbed First Interstate Bancorp in 1996. In 1983 Hurricane Alicia broke many of its windows.
The building has public sky lobbies on upper floors that offer sweeping views of Houston to visitors. These spaces serve as gathering areas within the tower and allow people to experience the city from above.
The building connects directly to the tunnel system, making it possible to enter without dealing with outdoor conditions. Visitors should explore the public lobby areas during standard business hours, as access to certain areas may be limited at other times.
Wells Fargo Plaza is the only building in downtown Houston with a direct street-level entrance to the tunnel system; other towers are reached through stairs, escalators or elevators inside connected buildings. Its entrance also appears in the final scene of the 1989 thriller Cohen and Tate.
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