The Old and the New the Columbus Tower and the Transamerica Pyramid altered #2
by Jim Fitzpatrick
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The Old and the New the Columbus Tower and the Transamerica Pyramid altered #2
Artist
Jim Fitzpatrick
Medium
Photograph - Colored Photography
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The Transamerica Pyramid is the tallest skyscraper in the San Francisco skyline and one of its most iconic. Although the building no longer houses the headquarters of the Transamerica Corporation, it is still strongly associated with the company and is depicted in the company's logo. Designed by architect William Pereira and built by Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company, at 260 m (850 ft), upon completion in 1972 it was among the five tallest buildings in the world.
Columbus Tower, also known as the Sentinel Building is a mixed-used building in San Francisco, California completed in 1907. The distinctive copper-green Flatiron style structure is bounded by Columbus Avenue, Kearny Street and Jackson Street, straddling the North Beach, Chinatown, and Financial districts of San Francisco.
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November 8th, 2013
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Comments (66)
Maria Hunt
wonderfully done, Jim. A unique view of California and of San Francisco... Warm regards from the desert. F/L/V
Don Koester
Jim: Having been to San Fran many times I really enjoy this shot! Thanks again for your comments about my PRAYING MANTIS shot...sounds like a new whiskey drink.