NEW YORK | 70 Pine St (American International) | 952 FT / 290 M | 66 FLOORS | 1932

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Originally constructed as the world headquarters for Cities Service Companies, the American International Building at 70 Pine Street has been looming over Lower Manhattan for decades. Until the completion of the World Trade Center in the 1970's, this tower was the tallest in Lower Manhattan for 40 years and once is again (until completion of the new WTC).

The tower is a beautiful brown limestone which transitions to white at the top to a (copper?) roof and subsequent communications spire.

I've always liked this tower a great deal and really wish that its once public observation deck was still open. Apparently now it is a perk for AIG executives.

The slenderness of the tower, combined with its coloring, and spire cap are all positives for me. Hugh Ferriss would be proud.

Source: I have no recollection of where I picked this up