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Originally Posted by M II A II R II K
Spires and antennas also help buildings to stand out.
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true, it does help the chicago skyline's recognizability that it is book-ended by two giant towers each with a pair of tall and distinctive double antennas.
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Originally Posted by MonkeyRonin
Sure, and if you take away its pair of most instantly recognizable skyscrapers it also becomes not so instantly recognizable.
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yep. the CN tower is toronto's iconic tower, just as sears and hancock are for chicago.
take away sears and hancock from the chicago skyline and you end up with a rather anonymous blob of skyline very similar to what you'd get for toronto if you take away the CN tower.