Wells Fargo Tower

Wells Fargo Tower is a 34-story office skyscraper located in downtown Birmingham with a glass curtain wall and sleek geometric lines. The building occupies a full block and serves as home to various corporate and professional offices.

The building was designed by Skidmore Owings Merrill and completed in 1986 during a major urban renewal period for Birmingham's downtown. Its construction marked an important moment in the city's efforts to develop a modern commercial district.

The tower became a symbol of Birmingham's transformation into a modern business center, reflecting how the city reinvented itself after decades of industrial decline. Its presence in the downtown area helped establish a new visual identity for the city.

The tower is located at the corner of 20th Street North and 5th Avenue North, making it easy to spot from surrounding streets. The building's ground level is accessible to pedestrians, though most of the structure is reserved for offices and not open to the public.

The glass exterior creates changing visual effects throughout the day, shifting from warm golden tones in the morning to cooler reflections in the afternoon. This constant transformation makes the building look different depending on when you pass by it.

Location: Birmingham

Inception: 1986

Architects: Skidmore Owings Merrill

Official opening: 1986

Architectural style: modern architecture

Floors above the ground: 34

Height: 138.38 m

GPS coordinates: 33.51772,-86.80826

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:47