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gttx · #**2561** Posted **Jan 24, 2008, 7:15 PM**

That gaudy McDonald's sign hanging off the neoclassical building is a travesty rendered in steel.

Dac150 · #**2562** Posted **Jan 24, 2008, 7:21 PM**

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That gaudy McDonald's sign hanging off the neoclassical building is a travesty rendered in steel.

That is the beauty of Times Square (being gaudy).

gttx · #**2563** Posted **Jan 24, 2008, 7:59 PM**

I understand that, but it pains me, as someone with a particular interest in classical architecture, to see such a beautiful facade tarnished with such cheesy crap. Put the gaudy modern adornments on gaudy modern structures, but not on such a beautiful old building.

NYguy · #**2564** Posted **Jan 25, 2008, 2:36 AM**

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Originally Posted by gttx

I understand that, but it pains me, as someone with a particular interest in classical architecture, to see such a beautiful facade tarnished with such cheesy crap. Put the gaudy modern adornments on gaudy modern structures, but not on such a beautiful old building.

It's almost required on that stretch of 42nd. Would you prefer the facade demolished and replaced with a modern look entirely?

CGII · #**2565** Posted **Jan 25, 2008, 3:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by gttx

I understand that, but it pains me, as someone with a particular interest in classical architecture, to see such a beautiful facade tarnished with such cheesy crap. Put the gaudy modern adornments on gaudy modern structures, but not on such a beautiful old building.

That's nothing.

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NYC2ATX · #**2566** Posted **Jan 25, 2008, 5:47 PM**

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It's almost required on that stretch of 42nd. Would you prefer the facade demolished and replaced with a modern look entirely?

Almost? It IS required.

gttx, have you ever been to Times Square? (As was said before) That's why it's famous and legendary.

CoolCzech · #**2567** Posted **Jan 25, 2008, 8:52 PM**

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That's nothing.

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Great shot of an exciting place. I just wish they would get rid of those ugly New Jersey dividers. They look so cheap...

gttx · #**2568** Posted **Jan 25, 2008, 9:03 PM**

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Almost? It IS required.

gttx, have you ever been to Times Square? (As was said before) That's why it's famous and legendary.

I'm not saying that it doesn't fit in the context of Times Square. I've been there many times, and I actually like the flashiness/gaudiness of the whole area. It's something totally unique in the world.

What I was lamenting was the defacing of a classical facade with a kitschy "modern" sign. It was an observation that was independent of location. In Times Square, it was certainly a necessity; it just came at the expense of a facade that I think is beautiful in and of itself. Just an observation, mostly because I wish my hometown (Atlanta) had more buildings like that. Sorry, I didn't mean to get anyone riled up about it.

NYguy · #**2569** Posted **Jan 25, 2008, 11:05 PM**

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I just wish they would get rid of those ugly New Jersey dividers. They look so cheap...

There's a plan in the works for that. That's the worst thing ever done to Times Square.

Dac150 · #**2570** Posted **Jan 25, 2008, 11:09 PM**

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There's a plan in the works for that. That's the worst thing ever done to Times Square.

I drove through there once and it was a nightmare. That was the first and last time I drove in Manhattan. Now I just stick to the transit.

NYguy · #**2571** Posted **Jan 25, 2008, 11:13 PM**

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I drove through there once and it was a nightmare. That was the first and last time I drove in Manhattan. Now I just stick to the transit.

Smart man...

aluminum · #**2572** Posted **Jan 30, 2008, 7:15 PM**

I would really love to have some updates, Carlos, where are you ? Haven't seen you in a while ? Updates (images) ?

NYguy · #**2573** Posted **Jan 30, 2008, 8:16 PM**

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I would really love to have some updates,

Up to the minute info: it has a spire!

NYC2ATX · #**2574** Posted **Jan 31, 2008, 5:45 AM**

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Up to the minute info: it has a spire!

Wow, your just right on top of things aren't you?

NYguy · #**2575** Posted **Jan 31, 2008, 7:30 AM**

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Wow, your just right on top of things aren't you?

Nothing has really changed. I'm more curious now about the lighting.

spwelan · #**2576** Posted **Feb 3, 2008, 4:56 PM**

The Spires (ME)

Fabb · #**2577** Posted **Feb 3, 2008, 5:07 PM**

Great photo !
Four different styles that complement each other nicely.

Lecom · #**2578** Posted **Feb 3, 2008, 5:18 PM**

Yep. The same element done in iterations of Art Deco, Second Modernism, High-Tech and Deconstructivism, coexisting side-by-side. Quite interesting.

firulais · #**2579** Posted **Feb 3, 2008, 5:41 PM**

That shot is awesome! Do you have any more?

CoolCzech · #**2580** Posted **Feb 3, 2008, 11:22 PM**

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The Spires (ME)

One for All, and All for One!