Dot Com Bubble -- San Jose City Hall in San Jose, California
by Darin Volpe
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Dot Com Bubble -- San Jose City Hall in San Jose, California
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Darin Volpe
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Planning for the new San Jose City Hall began in 1996, just two years after the start of the infamous "Dot Com Bubble" that saw speculation in Silicon Valley's tech companies artificially inflate their values to unrealistic levels. By 2002 the dot com bubble had already burst, but even with a city budget shortfall of $30 million, construction finally started. It was the first time San Jose's government was based in downtown for over 50 years.
The freestanding rotunda is 110 feet tall. It was originally intended as the grand entrance to the new City Hall, but is now mostly used for special events and locked the rest of the time. The 18-story tower rises 285 feet and holds various city offices, including that of the mayor.
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July 14th, 2019
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