John Francis wrote:
I think more peoplw would consider the Golden Gate Bridge to be
the iconic structure for San Francisco. While I'm sure there are
many people who can remember the City by the Bay without the bridge,
it's been around a little longer that the TransAmerica building.
On Fri, Mar 31, 2006 at 11:48:40PM -0800, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
It's easy to "imagine" San Francisco without "the Pyramid." which is
actually called the Transamerica Tower. It's a recent addition to the city
- built around 1970-1972 - which makes it but 34 years old. Like the
Eiffel Tower, it met with disdain and opposition when it was planned and
built. To this day many long-time San Franciscans consider it an
abomination.
Shel
It's hard to imagine Paris w/o it though. Like London w/o Big Ben,
Seattle w/o the Space Needle, SF w/o the Pyramid, St. Louis w/o the
arch, NYC w/o the Empire State Building.
Maybe Coit tower?
Still, that's more recognized by those who know a little of S.F.
With the G.G. Bridge, it's instant recognition...
keith whaley
