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Panorama of San Jose File 794-640-788

San Jose, CA city

structure #309759800building

Fairmont Hotel

existing 76.8 m 22 floors 1987

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Architectural Height76.8 m
Floors22
Completion1987
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagehotel
Status existing
Architectural Stylepostmodern
Address170 South Market Street
Smart Address170 South Market Street
Smart Address167 South 1st Street
CitySan Jose
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-18

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