901 Fifth Avenue, Office skyscraper in downtown Seattle, United States
901 Fifth Avenue is a modern office building in downtown Seattle rising 163 meters (535 feet) with 42 floors of commercial space. The structure features a glass and steel facade that reflects the surrounding cityscape.
The building was completed in 1973 by the architectural firm John Graham and Company as the Bank of California Building. Over time it underwent several name changes reflecting shifts in its use and ownership.
The tower opened in 1973 as the Bank of California Building, and its address was 900 Fourth Avenue until July 2007, when the name changed to 901 Fifth Avenue after a sale. A flagship Bartell Drugs store occupied the west side of the base from 2003 until it closed in 2023. Floodlights illuminate all sides of the tower at night.
The building has ten elevators serving its many floors and offers convenient access to downtown Seattle's transit and business districts. Visitors should note the building is primarily an office structure without public lobby spaces.
The building earned LEED Silver certification following a major renovation in 2007, showcasing its commitment to sustainable building practices. This made it an early example of retrofitting a 1970s structure to meet modern environmental standards.
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