Fairmont Plaza, Postmodern skyscraper in downtown San Jose, United States
Fairmont Plaza is a 17-story postmodern skyscraper with a striking geometric exterior combining glass and concrete in downtown San Jose. The building features a sleek facade that stands out among surrounding structures.
The structure opened in 1988 as San Jose's tallest building at that time. It held this distinction until other taller developments were built in the following years.
This tower stands where Market Street Chinatown once thrived as a center for Chinese American communities from 1866 to 1887. The location carries deep meaning for the region's cultural memory and heritage.
The building stands at the corner of South Market and West San Fernando streets in downtown San Jose, a short walk from the San Antonio light rail station. It is a working office tower, so the lobby and upper floors are not open to sightseeing; the exterior and its position on the skyline can be seen from the street at any time.
Knight Ridder, a major newspaper publisher, chose this building as its headquarters in 1998. This decision reflected the growing importance of the location in the region's media sector.
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