[SBCmetroguy]

NCB, on Oct 29 2006, 05:03 PM, said:

Wow, that's interesting, and it's something I didn't know. Was the second tower supposed to be an exact twin of the original?

They were supposed to be identical 14-story towers.

[NCB]

Alright guys, here is a skyline battle between the three largest cities in Ohio; Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. I call it, "the Ohio-off."

Cincinnati
City population- 331,310
Metro population- 2,135,593

Tallest building: Carew Tower- 574 feet
Number of buildings taller than 600 feet: 0
Number of buildings taller than 400 feet: 6
Number of buildings taller than 200 feet: 32







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Columbus
City population- 730,657
Metro population- 1,936,351

Tallest building: Rhodes State Office Tower- 629 ft
Number of buildings taller than 600 feet: 1
Number of buildings taller than 400 feet: 10
Number of buildings taller than 200 feet: 26





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Cleveland
City population- 452,208
Metro population- 2,931,774

Tallest building: Key Tower- 947 ft
Number of buildings taller than 600 feet: 3
Number of buildings taller than 400 feet: 10
Number of buildings taller than 200 feet: 43



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[dan326]

1. Columbus
2. Cleveland
3. Cincinnati


Edit* I just reformated you post, Dan; same results. -NCB

This post has been edited by NCB: 04 November 2006 - 10:18 PM

[SBCmetroguy]

1. Cleveland
2. Columbus
3. Cincinnati

And I must say, THIS is an awesome picture of columbus:

[SlidellWX]

1. Cleveland
2. Cincinatti
3. Columbus

Although Columbus has taller buildings...the Cincinnati skyline has some nice older buildings that put it a step up from Columbus in my opinion.

[SBCmetroguy]

You know, what I've noticed about all three skylines is that they all seem to have one building in particular that looks like it's probably a historic building, but is just VERY narrow and comes to a spire on top. All three cities seem to have that, which is very interesting to me. The buildings somewhat remind me of the Louisiana State Capitol.

[richyb83]

Nice Ohio match-up Nate, and great pics too.

Cleveland
Cincinnati
Columbus

The Key Tower is one of the best looking skyscrapers anywhere.
Cincinnati edges old school Columbus.

4th Place in Ohio would be a battle between Toledo and Dayton...then 6th would probably go to Akron IMO.

[richyb83]

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You know, what I've noticed about all three skylines is that they all seem to have one building in particular that looks like it's probably a historic building, but is just VERY narrow and comes to a spire on top. All three cities seem to have that, which is very interesting to me. The buildings somewhat remind me of the Louisiana State Capitol.

Good observation Brian...that's pretty cool. Those were cool iconic towers for their time; and blend-in well with the newer high-rises.

[NCB]

SBCmetroguy, on Nov 5 2006, 12:24 PM, said:

You know, what I've noticed about all three skylines is that they all seem to have one building in particular that looks like it's probably a historic building, but is just VERY narrow and comes to a spire on top. All three cities seem to have that, which is very interesting to me. The buildings somewhat remind me of the Louisiana State Capitol.

Nice observation, Brian! I was actually just about to post something about that.

Terminal Tower- Cleveland
Built: 1930
Floors: 52
Height: 708 feet








LeVeque Tower- Columbus
Built: 1927
Floors: 47
Height: 555 feet








PNC Tower- Cincinnati
Built: 1913
Floors: 31
Height: 495 feet

[richyb83]

Thanks for posting all those pics Nate. Very impressive architecture. They don't make-em like that anymore. Interesting to see the transformation of the skyscraper over the years.

The La. State Capitol was built in 1932 right after all of these.

[dan326]

It seems like a lot of tall skyscrapers were built in the 1930's.

[SBCmetroguy]

As Richy said, they just don't make 'em like they used to.

Thanks for posting those photos, Nate. I really like the way that PNC Bank tower looks all lit up at night. The colums on the spire look awesome anyway, but they're REALLY awesome when lit!

[bluff2085]

1 - Cincinatti
2 - Columbus
3 - Cleveland

Very close, nice match-uup!

[NCB]

For me it's

1. Cleveland
2. Cincinnati
3. Clumbus

I used to not be a big fan of Cleveland's skyline, but it has really grown on me. A very nice mix of some awesome looking new and old buildings, and plenty of density and natural beauty around the area.

[SBCmetroguy]

I think I'm in love! And I'm straight!! But a guy over at Glass Steel and Stone had the following to say about Shreveport's AmSouth Tower:

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Never mind New York, I think Shreveport is giving London a run for its money with ambition like this!Good work guys. For what it is, all the right dimensions.

Pardon my enthusiasm, but when I see something like this said about my home city, it does put a huge smile on my face. I know it's just a user comment, but I'm glad to see someone thinks this way. 90% of people who have rated that building have voted that they like it. Personally, I like it. It's one of the most modern buildings around here and it definitely stands out, but yet it blends in with the skyline as well. I think it was by far the best modern addition ever made to the Shreveport skyline.

[dan326]

SBCmetroguy, on Nov 11 2006, 07:04 PM, said:

I think I'm in love! And I'm straight!!

Sure. Just kidding.

SBCmetroguy, on Nov 11 2006, 07:04 PM, said:

Pardon my enthusiasm, but when I see something like this said about my home city, it does put a huge smile on my face. I know it's just a user comment, but I'm glad to see someone thinks this way. 90% of people who have rated that building have voted that they like it. Personally, I like it. It's one of the most modern buildings around here and it definitely stands out, but yet it blends in with the skyline as well. I think it was by far the best modern addition ever made to the Shreveport skyline.

That's alright. I get excited also when people say good thing about B.R.

[SBCmetroguy]

dan326, on Nov 11 2006, 08:05 PM, said:

Sure. Just kidding.

Not that it matters, but my wife could vouch for me.

As could all the girls I dated before I met her.

[NCB]

SBCmetroguy, on Nov 11 2006, 07:04 PM, said:

Pardon my enthusiasm, but when I see something like this said about my home city, it does put a huge smile on my face. I know it's just a user comment, but I'm glad to see someone thinks this way.

Hey man, there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. When someone says something positive about your hometown, it makes you feel just as if they're saying something positive about you personally.

[richyb83]

That's great that they give AmSouth Tower and Shreveport such positive recognition. I have been saying AmSouth was one of my favorite high-rises in Louisiana, and with good reason.

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[NCB]

Here's a skyline battle between two random cities with somewhat similar sized skylines; Austin and Phoenix.


Phoenix
City Population- 1,461,575
Metro population- 3,865,077

Tallest Building: Chase Tower- 483 feet
Number of buildings above 400 feet: 2
Number of buildings above 200 feet: 36








Austin
City Population- 690,252
Metro Population- 1,452,529

Tallest Building: Frost Bank Tower- 515 feet
Number of buildings above 400 feet: 1
Number of buildings above 200 feet: 24