it was a completely different mindset back then. Urban Renewal was all the rage. Chase Manhattan was considered a pioneer in the concept for building that skyscraper. Some still say they saved downtown as a viable place of business. Maybe without Chase moving in, the Twins wouldn't have been built. And now, under a new umbrella, they're doing something similar with 270 Park.
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