The Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building complex is a federal building complex in Oakland, California, constructed as part of the Oakland City Center redevelopment project. In 1998, the United States Congress passed a bill naming the building for former mayor and Congressman Ronald V. Dellums.[4] It consists of two identical towers topped with pyramid-shaped roofs, echoing similar landmarks such as the Alameda County Courthouse. The towers are connected by a ground level rotunda and an elevated sky bridge. The podium of one of the towers houses a federal courthouse.[1][2][3]
Both buildings are 268 feet (82 meters) in height to roof, 100.0 m in height including spires.
History
During the George Floyd protests, on May 30, 2020, a Federal Protective Service officer was shot and killed and another was wounded in an attack outside the building. The officer slain was providing security services during a protest near the courthouse.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Oakland Federal Building North". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on August 19, 2007. Retrieved December 25, 2007.
- ^ a b "Oakland Federal Building South". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on August 19, 2007. Retrieved December 25, 2007.
- ^ a b "Federal Tower Buildings". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved December 25, 2007.
- ^ H.R.3295 – To designate the Federal building located at 1301 Clay Street in Oakland, California, as the `Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building'[permanent dead link].
- ^ "Retired officer, ex-college athlete among victims of unrest". Associated Press. 2020-06-02. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
