100 West Washington
| Company type | Government (current owner) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Office building |
| Founded | October 25, 1971 |
| Headquarters | Phoenix, Arizona , United States |
| Owner | City of Phoenix |
100 West Washington is a high-rise tower located in the heart of Downtown Phoenix, Arizona.
Originally opened on October 25, 1971, under the name First National Bank Plaza, the building has also been identified as the First Interstate Bank Building and Wells Fargo Plaza. It reaches a height of 356 feet (109 m). The structure was conceived in the Brutalist architectural style by Charles Luckman and Associates and constructed by Henry C. Beck Company. Its design prominently features exposed concrete pillars alongside a series of angular windows, highlighting its structural elements.
The building’s base consists of three stories before ascending to its full height, with the exterior showcasing the characteristic raw concrete finish associated with Brutalism.
The Wells Fargo History Museum was situated on the ground floor until its closure in 2020, where it presented displays detailing Wells Fargo's involvement in Arizona’s mining heritage.
Following Wells Fargo’s move to a suburban facility in nearby Chandler, Arizona, the Phoenix City Council acquired the property for $46.5 million in July 2021 to accommodate the City's 911 operations and additional departments. Later that year, the distinctive yellow Wells Fargo signage was taken down to signify the change in ownership.
In June 2022, Phoenix initiated a bidding process for a $90 million refurbishment aimed at transforming the tower into the new headquarters for the Phoenix Police Department, with no plans to relocate other municipal departments to this location.