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It is quite recognizable because it's along a distinct Lake Michigan beach backdrop, and it is because it had the tallest scrapers for a good chunk of years, some of them very recognizable. I agree that the topography of San Fran stands out, as well. No one who's been to either city would have trouble recognizing pictures of either's skylines.
But people who haven't been to San Francisco recognize this.
People everywhere in the world will recognize that.
Sure - again, GG is the most recognizable singular feature between the two cities, but outside of GG Chicago is more more recognizable. Because of this, it's a close comparison.
Sure - again, GG is the most recognizable singular feature between the two cities, but outside of GG Chicago is more more recognizable. Because of this, it's a close comparison.
I think if you removed the Golden Gate Bridge, SF would be hard to ID, specifically if youre talking solely about the skyline. Id give the slight edge to Chicago on this one, as the skyline is unique. This was a tough one!
I think if you removed the Golden Gate Bridge, SF would be hard to ID, specifically if youre talking solely about the skyline. Id give the slight edge to Chicago on this one, as the skyline is unique. This was a tough one!
Not really.
San Francisco's steep hills, sweeping vistas and residential architecture collectively are far more iconic than Chicago. Chinatown, Cable Cars, Colorful Victorians, the Bay itself-and the Golden Gate Bridge and skyline, hell, even the fog) all combine to put out an extremely vivid and easily recognizable image of SF that is world famous.
I think if you removed the Golden Gate Bridge, SF would be hard to ID, specifically if youre talking solely about the skyline. Id give the slight edge to Chicago on this one, as the skyline is unique. This was a tough one!
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Sure - again, GG is the most recognizable singular feature between the two cities, but outside of GG Chicago is more more recognizable. Because of this, it's a close comparison.
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I think if you removed the Golden Gate Bridge, SF would be hard to ID, specifically if youre talking solely about the skyline. Id give the slight edge to Chicago on this one, as the skyline is unique. This was a tough one!
There is no "outside of GG" or "if you removed the Golden Gate Bridge." Once you have to start resorting to "if you removed..." statements, then you've already lost.
SF vs Chicago, in terms of recognizability, is not a close comparison. The Golden Gate Bridge plays a big role in that. But so do cable cars, Alcatraz, and the views of the city. If you see a postcard with a cable car going up a hill, most people are going to think "San Francisco." And when you go there, there are tons of tourists waiting in line for the chance to ride one of them. A first visit to SF isn't really complete until you've done that, imo.
As already mentioned upthread, SF's landmarks are more famous. And the streetscape of the Loop is not that different from NYC. The El gives the Loop some identity, but I don't think the average person living in Denmark could distinguish Chicago from Philadelphia if you showed them a picture with the El running over a downtown street.
There is no "outside of GG" or "if you removed the Golden Gate Bridge." Once you have to start resorting to "if you removed..." statements, then you've already lost.
OK, then Chicago. Which is what I voted for. The bone I am throwing to San Fran is having a singular feature that is likely best known worldwide, but overall it's going to be Chicago.
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