Cathedral Building

The Cathedral Building in Oakland, California, is a historic Gothic Revival skyscraper completed in 1914. Originally known as the Federal Realty Building, the narrow, triangular structure stands out for its resemblance to the Flatiron Building in New York, which earned it the nickname "Wedding Cake." Its shape results from Telegraph Avenue branching off diagonally from Broadway at Latham Square. Designed by Benjamin Geer McDougall, the now-renovated building houses a mix of residential and commercial space. On the north side, you can admire a large mural honoring the signing of the UN Charter in San Francisco in 1945. The building is also listed as a historic landmark and served as a backdrop for the film Sorry to Bother You.