Category: Fairmont Hotel

Lots going on at the Telephone Building

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There has been a lot of speculation about potential tenants for the Telephone Building since construction began in March on a major renovation project, which I wrote about in the Wall Street Journal. The $50 million-plus restoration and seismic retrofit of Timothy Pflueger's iconic Jazz Age skyscraper, which has been vacant for about six years, is underway. Owners Wilson Meany… Continue reading Lots going on at the Telephone Building

The disappearing sky room

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News of the impending closure of the Carnelian Room, the city's highest sky room atop the Bank of America building, has saddened many San Franciscans and visitors alike. From its perch in the middle of the Financial District, the restaurant is known as a place to celebrate special occasions and for schmoozing VIP business colleagues. The 52nd… Continue reading The disappearing sky room