Transamerica Pyramid

The Transamerica Pyramid, completed in 1972, is an iconic 853-foot skyscraper that for decades served as a visual shorthand for San Francisco in media and internet culture. Its distinctive pyramidal silhouette is commonly used in photos, illustrations, and memes to represent the city's financial district and skyline. The building's image appears on postcards, stock imagery, and meme templates that reference San Francisco. The Transamerica Pyramid's official address corresponds to its parent complex in the Financial District.