i never knew that the transamerica pyramid was originally proposed at 1,100'. that would have really been something.
at that height it would have been the 4th tallest building in the entire world when it was completed in 1972 (behind only 1WTC, ESB, and JHC). and it would have remained the tallest building in the US outside of NYC & Chicago all the way up until right about now as the 1,121' tall comcast center in philly finishes up.
it's still a great and super iconic tower, but it could have been even moreso were it not for some NIMBY idiots.
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