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Even though the poll is much closer than I would expect, you just can't compare the Sears to the Empire State Building.
The Sears Tower is an American icon and perfect model of the International Style from the 60s and 70s. The Empire State Building, on the other hand, is a WORLD icon, recognized by billions of people for about 8 decades now. It's what most people think first when they hear the word "skyscraper".
I'm biased although I like the design of the empire state the sears can hang with any skyscraper in the world with regards to height, style, design love the all black look it compliments the Hancock perfectly
I'm biased although I like the design of the empire state the sears can hang with any skyscraper in the world with regards to height, style, design love the all black look it compliments the Hancock perfectly
Agreed. plus the two black boxy buildings really frame the skyline
I 've been to both over the years. I appreciate them for what they are because they are uniquely different. The ESB and Sears (I'm old school..Willis what?) have different characteristics some I find better than others. Some of the traits I like about the ESB over Sears is the fact they have an out door observatory and longer historical significance with all the Indiana Limestone plastered on it's side which came from Bedford,IN (see Empire Quarry) and steel from Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania. If you're a big fan of ESB I highly recommend visiting the huge crater site in Bedford known as Empire Quarry which also is breath taking. Source: Indiana Limestone Month | Events, Tours & Exhibitions As for Sears, it appears to be more dominant due to having larger floor plates and height compared to ESB (with fuller volume). It's a beast. If placed side by side with Sears one side of the ESB observatory view of the NYC skyline would be blocked. In a sense, what one WTC building was to NYC. The glass boxes gives off some adrenalin rush experience especially for those who have fear of heights. It would be something if they could actually open it's roof top as an out door observatory. The views from the sky deck are also amazing. I wonder if the Freedom Tower (I still call it that) will also have an observatory like the ESB or Sears.
IThe views from the sky deck are also amazing. I wonder if the Freedom Tower (I still call it that) will also have an observatory like the ESB or Sears.
One WTC will have an observatory, as will Two Hudson Yards (or whatever they're calling the new Time Warner HQ), so there will be two major observatories joining ESB and 30 Rock in the next few years.
Both are great, but the fact that the thread poster couldn't even get the right name for one speaks to which of the two isn't particularly iconic.
ESB is a global icon, up there with Statue of Liberty, Big Ben, Pyramids of Giza, Eifel Tower, etc.
Willis Tower is well-known but not really a global icon.
Lol.
The thread BEGAN in February, 2009.
It was officially named Willis Tower in July, 2009. So the OP DID get the name right.
Check, check, re-check people!
Mostly agree with your post though.... but I do think Willis Tower is an international icon, maybe just not to the degree as any tall building in New York. Every tall building in New York must be better known than Willis Tower.
It was officially named Willis Tower in July, 2009. So the OP DID get the name right.
Check, check, re-check people!
Mostly agree with your post though.... but I do think Willis Tower is an international icon, maybe just not to the degree as any tall building in New York. Every tall building in New York must be better known than Willis Tower.
You were doing great until the last statement! Sears Tower was the tallest in the world for over 20 years, you think more people know 70 Pine St or Citigroup Ctr than Willis? You're kidding, right?
but I do think Willis Tower is an international icon, maybe just not to the degree as any tall building in New York. Every tall building in New York must be better known than Willis Tower.
3... maybe 4. But that's it.
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