Fox Plaza, Modernist skyscraper in Civic Center, San Francisco, US
Fox Plaza is a modernist skyscraper in the Civic Center with 29 floors rising about 108 meters (354 feet) along Market Street. The building combines office spaces on its lower levels with residential apartments occupying the upper sections.
Fox Plaza was built in 1966 on the site of the Fox Theatre at 1350 Market Street, a movie palace that opened in June 1929 and was demolished in 1963. The 29-story tower, 354 feet tall, was designed by Victor Gruen and replaced the theatre with offices on its first twelve floors and apartments above.
The building takes its name from the theatre that once occupied this location, connecting it to the area's past. Today the mix of offices and homes reflects how urban uses have shifted over time.
The tower sits at 1390 Market Street, with the low-rise retail corner beside it; the ground-floor gym serves residents only. The 14th floor holds laundry facilities, and floors 15 to 29 are rental apartments, so upper levels are not open to visitors. Muni and BART stops in the Civic Center area put the block within walking distance.
Fox Plaza labels a 13th floor, unlike many towers that skip the number. That floor is the service level and is not rented out; the 14th holds laundry facilities and apartments, and floors 15 to 29 are rental apartments only.
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