Transamerica Pyramid, San Francisco

We regularly espied this grand and distinctive edifice as we walked around the city. We looked forward to visiting it. Dating from the early 1970s, it has an attention grabbing profile, towering into the skyline. It was interesting to learn that it was built on the site of Montgomery Block that in its time was a terminus of the Pony Express. After admiring the elegant facade features we stepped into the foyer. Some attractive artworks are to be viewed in addition to plaques to its antecedent.

This office building is an iconic member of the San Francisco skyline and as soon as you see it, you know where you are. I stayed just a few blocks from the Tower and used it as a landmark when I was exploring the city. So great to see it up close. the landmark of San Francisco is visible from a distance, and if you get closer it makes even a greater impression. Easily one of San Fransisco’s most distinguishable buildings, the Transamerica Pyramid can be seen for miles poking up above the Financial District. It is the second tallest skyscraper in the San Fransisco skyline.