Wells Fargo Plaza (El Paso)

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Wells Fargo Plaza
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Wells Fargo Plaza lit at night as a Christmas Tree during the holiday season
Wells Fargo Plaza (El Paso)
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeClass A Office Space
Location221 North Kansas Street
Completed1971
Height
Roof302 ft (92 m)
Top floor21
Technical details
Floor count21
Design and construction
Architect(s) Charles Luckman and Associates

The Wells Fargo Plaza is a high-rise skyscraper located on 221 North Kansas Street in Downtown El Paso, Texas, United States. It opened as the State National Bank Plaza on October 25, 1971. It is 302 feet (92 m) tall. [1] It is designed in the International Style. Originally the tallest tower in El Paso, it was surpassed by the WestStar Tower in 2021.

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The tower sits on a base three stories high, then rises to its full height. The repetitive angular windows add another International Style element of blocky appearance and expression of structure.

The tower is lit at night with up to 13 horizontal white lines (originally 17). A U.S. Flag design is used during patriotic holidays, and a Christmas tree design is used during the holiday season. The letters "UTEP" are used during the football and basketball season for the University of Texas at El Paso, and, less frequently, the Texas Tech University logo is also used.

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