FIRST - Skyscraper in San Jose, CA
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saopaulo1
N 37° 20.158 W 121° 53.417
10S E 598303 N 4132721
San Jose's first skyscraper.
Waymark Code: WM21J1
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/20/2007
Views: 73
"The old Bank of America Building (1926), San Jose's first "skyscraper," built by H. A. Minton. The bank was featured in Architect and Engineering Record of California as one of the first earthquake-proof constructions in the area. The Bank of America has long been a "landmark" building, at 13 stories plus tower it locates the heart of downtown San Jose." Source: Below
Type of documentation of superlative status: Gov webpage
Location of coordinates: Front of Building
Web Site: [Web Link]
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