Believe it or not, I finally visited my favorite building. My earlier detailed article about the building is here. And here are some photographic notes (a lot of the pictures did not come out well because it was already dark):
From the ground you do not get the same airy, soaring feeling because the massive base hides the true proportions of the tower. But there are redeeming features up close, like this dramatic and unusual triple flagpole:
Once you get closer, other beautiful details come into view, like this stunning art deco lamp:
The lobby is Deco elegance itself:
Later we had dinner at a restaurant in the South Street Seaport. The food was so-so, but the view was amazing:
