- Transamerica wanted a taller building (1,150 feet/350.5m) but the city planning commission would not approve it because it interfered with precious views of San Francisco Bay from Nob Hill.
- Excavation depth is 52 ft.
- Excavation commenced in December 1969, with the first steel placed in November 1970.
https://www.emporis.com/city/101040/san-francisco-ca-usa
https://www.emporis.com/images/details/453562/exterior-overlooking-the-city-in-a-northwesternly-direction
https://www.emporis.com/images/details/494185/exterior-view-of-downtown-from-coit-tower
https://www.emporis.com/images/details/503630/exterior-aerial-view-from-the-southwest
