450 Sutter Building
450 Sutter Building
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Building designed by Timothy Pfleuger in the same art deco architectural style that was used for the Paramount Theatre.
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Neighborhood: Union Square
Originally home to rallies supporting the Union Army in the Civil War, this grand square has become the city's premier shopping and entertainment district containing the largest number of upscale department stores, chic boutiques, art galleries and theaters in the city. It's a large open area where tourists and locals gather, watch cable cars and crowds go by, enjoy a snack, or plan their day of shopping and sightseeing, If feeling the pulsating energy of the city is on your agenda, Union Square is the place to soak it in.
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- Powell St • 7 min walk
- Powell St • 8 min walk
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Trip11816
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Folks who admire great design and high style will enjoy the lobby of this building. With its gun metal grey and golden hiroglyphs it looks like The Matrix crossed with a Mayan temple. An outstanding piece of Art Deco design that's featured in many architecture books. This is a working medical building, so if you stop by the lobby during the morning on a week day, you're bound to find it crowded. The lobby is the best part of the building. I only explored a few of the upper floors - they're pretty much run-of-the-mill office spaces. While the lobby and offices are in good shape - the elevators are old and a bit scary (as me and my fellow passengers noted every time we heard a creaking sound). Otherise, a great place to visit.
Written December 30, 2003
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Pipistrella
Birmingham, UK50 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
Built in 1920s, 450 Sutter Building was one of the most interesting and off-the-bitten-track things I've seen in downtown San Francisco. From what I gathered, it is an apartment and office building but it's free to enter the lobby and, oh boy, isn't it gorgeous! A must for all architecture buffs and those willing to discover more than Pier 39.
Written December 31, 2019
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MerelyATourist
931 contributions
May 2016 • Solo
This is one Art Deco building that is best appreciated from inside. The Mayan-themed lobby with its marble walls and bronze ceiling is as intricate and as beautiful as any I have ever seen (and I've seen quite a few).
Thankfully, on my visit the building's security had no problem with my taking pictures, as long as I didn't use a tripod. (Using a tripod would make me a "professional" photographer by their rules, presumably.) Some historic office buildings don't allow any pictures at all to be taken inside, often citing "copyright" when a reason is provided at all. I always ask, at least when there is anyone around to ask.
Thankfully, on my visit the building's security had no problem with my taking pictures, as long as I didn't use a tripod. (Using a tripod would make me a "professional" photographer by their rules, presumably.) Some historic office buildings don't allow any pictures at all to be taken inside, often citing "copyright" when a reason is provided at all. I always ask, at least when there is anyone around to ask.
Written September 13, 2016
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,800 contributions
Oct 2020
I walk past this building on a regular basis and am always amazed at its beauty. It's a Pflueger, designed by that famous architect and from the era of art deco, probably the best deco building in the City. Try to get a long view perspective. Now full of dentist offices.
Written November 25, 2020
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,800 contributions
Mar 2017 • Solo
Just a block from Union Square is this art deco masterpiece. Besides the lobby, you need to see it from a few blocks away in order to admire the majesty. Dentists offices.
Written April 4, 2017
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,800 contributions
Jul 2022
Timothy Pflueger is the architect, of some fame. This is his masterpiece. It is home to doctors and dentists' offices. Best seen from a distance.
Written August 4, 2022
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,800 contributions
Aug 2019
I walk by this skyscraper every week and it is lovely. It is full of dentist offices and is a landmark of art deco architecture. Timothy Pflueger.
Written October 16, 2019
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Daniel F
Park City, UT485 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
We parked in the 450 Sutter Garage and had a great experience. The greeting when we arrived was outstanding, as was the attendant. Everything was accomplished perfectly - drop off and pickup, although the attendant during the pickup had some computer problems.
All in all, we will park here again until our return.
All in all, we will park here again until our return.
Written August 21, 2018
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Kevan W
Quinta do Lago, Portugal1,690 contributions
Jul 2018 • Solo
The outside of the building is neo-Mayan Art Deco and the entrance is exceedingly ornate but wait until you get into the lobby inside - it is jaw dropping. I wish my office lobby back in London looked a mere fraction like this. WOW.
Written August 13, 2018
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sandra98walter
Ontario, Canada1,149 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
Art Deco in your wheel house, then a stop at 450 Sutter is for you. Access to main floor lobby only. Exterior plaquee located on left hand side of main doors,
Located a block away from Union Square.
Worth a quick stop on your next visit to San Francisco.
Located a block away from Union Square.
Worth a quick stop on your next visit to San Francisco.
Written June 17, 2018
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