MichaelTapp
ZEPPELIN / BLIMP MOUNT | Empire State Building New York City
It honestly fascinates me that the spire on top of The Empire State Building was originally designed to mount zeppelins. The 102nd floor was designed to be a landing platform and passengers were supposed to check in on the 86th floor. Ultimately the Empire Airship Terminal was abandoned due to a lack of mooring lines and wild updrafts. And yes, skyskraper spires are also a way of increasing their height for the sake of achieving records.
A glimpse of The Empire State Building is inspirational for me. It was constructed during the depression outside of New York's financial district. I think the building is a metaphor for reaching for the stars; even when it's illogical.
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ZEPPELIN / BLIMP MOUNT | Empire State Building New York City
It honestly fascinates me that the spire on top of The Empire State Building was originally designed to mount zeppelins. The 102nd floor was designed to be a landing platform and passengers were supposed to check in on the 86th floor. Ultimately the Empire Airship Terminal was abandoned due to a lack of mooring lines and wild updrafts. And yes, skyskraper spires are also a way of increasing their height for the sake of achieving records.
A glimpse of The Empire State Building is inspirational for me. It was constructed during the depression outside of New York's financial district. I think the building is a metaphor for reaching for the stars; even when it's illogical.
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