Best 8 architectural structures in your city. [Archive]

AFONEGA1

September 22nd, 2009, 10:41 PM

Best in the South.Show your pride in your favorite Southern city.List and show pics of your cities. NO MORE than 8 of the most stand out architectural structures.They can be skyscrapers,high-rises or can be public buildings such as museums,universities buildings etc...These structures should be something that architecturally stands out.Not something that is ordinary or found in the other cities.

Here are my favorites in Atlanta.
191 Peachtree and The Westin Tower
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/23/191_Peachtree_Westin.jpg/447px-191_Peachtree_Westin.jpg
http://www.coopertea.com/images/architechture-in-atlanta.gif
The Sovereign:
http://www.prlog.org/10230934-sovereign-atlanta-finest-luxury-high-rise-continues-to-rack-up-awards.jpg
Terminus:
http://http://www.atlantaskyriseblog.com/images/Terminus10/DSC_0199.jpghttp://www.atlantaphotos.com/images/images_big/SC_Buckhead_Terminus.jpg

The High Museum(architect Richard Meir)
http://www.themaskedblogger.com/images/high_museum_of_art.jpghttp://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KyyBjiXvg5M/ShTkvPP7aaI/AAAAAAAAAeU/FYHI0DCzFtM/s320/NC+and+Atlanta+183.JPG
The Millennium Gate
http://nccsc.net/asset/original_filename/1406/AAQ-FALL-08-10-1.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3389/3221231497_ae2440497e.jpg?v=1233794011
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/3219835364_4f1dd2c25e.jpg
The Grand Buckheadhttp://www.emporis.com/images/6/2009/04/698452.jpg
http://www.emporis.com/images/6/2009/03/689388.jpg
The Swann House(Atlanta Historical Society)
http://www.bedandbreakfastatlanta.com/images/SwanHouse%20front_W4.jpg

Cashville

September 22nd, 2009, 10:44 PM

8 seems like a weird number, why not 5? as 10 would probably be too many.

SouthmoreAvenue

September 22nd, 2009, 11:12 PM

SRG

September 22nd, 2009, 11:25 PM

I always liked the Renaissance Center except for how it plays into the Detroit skyline. The rest of the skyline is more attractive from a distance.

AFONEGA1

September 23rd, 2009, 12:06 AM

the Westin in Atlanta definitely stands out, but Detroit has the Renaissance Center , so i wouldn't say that hotel is unique to Atlanta...
While the design isn't too ordinary, it is found in other cities, but whatever, to each his own.

http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k353/northbayoukid/1-10.jpg
I like Detroit's better, but only because how important it is to Detroit's skyline.
Yes they are the same but a case could be made for an exception to the rule.They are "equally important" to each of their skylines.The Westin Atlanta was the first.It was built by famed Atlanta Architect John Portman(a Georgia Tech graduate) in 1976.John Potman revolutionized the hotel high rise industry and scored an immediate popular success with his innovative atrium hotel form. The Westin is the second-tallest all-hotel skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere at 73 stories.The building opened as the tallest hotel in the world; in 1977.It being the first ,its an Atlanta fixture in its skyline, makes it one of the most recognizable buildings in the city.The single silhouette makes it more distinguishable to Atlanta as Renaissance in Detroit is grouped together as a plaza of similar buildings collectively.In both cities you instantly recognize which one is in either city.
Largest Hotel in the U.S./rank in the world
12. Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center ... Detroit 221 m 727 ft 70 1977
13. Westin Peachtree Plaza ... Atlanta ... 220 m 723 ft ... 73 ... 1976
16. Four Seasons Hotel ... New York City ... 208 m 682 ft ... 52 ... 1993
26. Waldorf=Astoria ... New York City ... 191 m 625 ft ... 47 ... 1931

That said I prefer the one in Detroit as well.

Quadrilateral

September 23rd, 2009, 12:11 AM

Well it's easy for Raleigh, since we have about 8 buildings.

Odd Fellows Building
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n173/Mental-Rectangle/odd_fellows.jpg

Several in this image
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n173/Mental-Rectangle/fayetteabove2.jpg
top left - One Progress Plaza
bottom left - Capital Bank
bottom right - Wake County Office Building
top right - probably the most recognizable building in the city

Two Hannover Square, and here it is again
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n173/Mental-Rectangle/2425726732_4349134074.jpg

RBC Plaza
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n173/Mental-Rectangle/2810474279_6abd53882c.jpg

and the First Union Wachovia Wells Fargo Building
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n173/Mental-Rectangle/1199674163_66f5c4ce05.jpg

But not all the cool buildings are towers. My personal favorite is Dorton Arena.
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n173/Mental-Rectangle/image166copy1.jpg

AFONEGA1

September 23rd, 2009, 01:58 AM

AFONEGA1

September 23rd, 2009, 02:01 AM

8 seems like a weird number, why not 5? as 10 would probably be too many.
I started to do just 5,but for me that would be too hard.10 like you said was too many.* still is too many ,but I originally wanted an even number of high-rises and other buidings or structures.

spencer114

September 23rd, 2009, 02:31 AM

For Richmond...

The capitol (1787)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b375/bustedpits/building1.jpg

Old City Hall

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b375/bustedpits/building2.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b375/bustedpits/building2a.jpg

Federal Reserve Bank
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b375/bustedpits/building3.jpg

Central National Bank

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b375/bustedpits/building4.jpg

Markel Building
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b375/bustedpits/building6.jpg

Egyptian Building (1840's)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b375/bustedpits/building7.jpg

Main Street Station (1901)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b375/bustedpits/building9.jpg

Jefferson Hotel
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b375/bustedpits/building8.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b375/bustedpits/building8a.jpg

I wanted to use the 1960's Reynolds Metals headquarters building as one (current home to Altria) but couldn't find a photo of it anywhere...

Cashville

September 23rd, 2009, 02:38 AM

Is that UNC Basketball areana?

No

spencer114

September 23rd, 2009, 02:43 AM

That arena in Raleigh is cool.

I really like the convention center there. The oak tree is a brilliant touch.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b375/bustedpits/raleigh.jpg

SouthmoreAvenue

September 23rd, 2009, 03:35 AM

well for me,

Bank Of America Center-Downtown
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k353/northbayoukid/2-8.jpg

http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k353/northbayoukid/1-12.jpg

Niels Esperson Building- Downtown
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k353/northbayoukid/1-13.jpg

JP Morgan Chase Bank Building-Downtown

http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k353/northbayoukid/1-14.jpg

http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k353/northbayoukid/7-2.jpg

http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k353/northbayoukid/9.jpg

Sam Houston Statue-Hermann Park/Museum District
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k353/northbayoukid/2-7.jpg

Williams Tower-Uptown( couldn't find a good one with all of the tower)
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k353/northbayoukid/2-9.jpg

http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k353/northbayoukid/3-6.jpg

Williams Water Wall-Uptown
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k353/northbayoukid/4-5.jpg

Mecom Fountain-Hermann Park/Museum District
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k353/northbayoukid/5-3.jpg

http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k353/northbayoukid/6-3.jpg

St.Lukes Medical Towers-Texas Medical Center
(i know this would be like the 3rd photo of the same picture, but i can never get tired of it)
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k353/northbayoukid/3-1.jpg

540_804

September 23rd, 2009, 03:44 AM

I live in 2 cities so I have an advantage :) I can post 2 sets!

For Richmond I will say
1) State Capitol (Spencer114 posted)
2) Old City Hall (Spencer114 posted)
3) New City Hall:
http://info.aia.org/aiarchitect/thisweek06/1215/1215d_va2cityhall_b.jpg
4) Main Street Station
5) Egyptian Building
6) Federal Reserve Building
7)First National Bank Building
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3073/2619283081_50eaa1b65a.jpg
8) ???? Cant think of anything right now..lol

AFONEGA1

September 23rd, 2009, 04:00 AM

AFONEGA1

September 23rd, 2009, 04:05 AM

540_804

September 23rd, 2009, 04:52 AM

Ok, since I live part-time in Roanoke, Virginia as well, I'll add my top 8 for that city as well.

1) Patrick Henry Hotel
http://www.roanoke.com/news/images/0805_hotel.jpg
2) Taubman Museum of Art
http://rawartint.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/taubman_entry_atrium.jpg
http://*************************/america/jpgs/taubman_museum_art_rsa120109_rsa_1.jpg
3) Hotel Roanoke
http://www.owaa.org/Conf_2007/images/HotelRoanoke_ExteriorWEB.jpg
4) St Andrews Cathedral
http://img.groundspeak.com/waymarking/display/6b326f54-069c-4bf8-8abf-095b0e6567c1.jpg
5) First National Exchange Bank of Roanoke
http://www.consultwebs.com/ncphotos/roanoke/1005/2/campbell_4526.jpg
6) Liberty Trust Building (Love the detail on the facade)
http://www.consultwebs.com/ncphotos/images/roanoke/bldg_77_550_dropwm.jpg
7) ????
8) ????

spencer114

September 23rd, 2009, 05:13 AM

City market in Roanoke #7?
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b375/bustedpits/roanokecitymarket.jpg

AFONEGA1

September 23rd, 2009, 05:22 AM

AFONEGA1

September 23rd, 2009, 05:52 AM

This is about the "Arc de Triomphe" style monument I posted about Atlanta earlier.It has been controversial. Particularly while it was being built.Considered by some that it would be too " kitschy".Since it has been completed,most people seem to like it.I told some of my friends from France when they came for a visit about it.At first they snickered and said something "smart"in French.However after I showed it to them in person,they thought it was very tasteful.

Millennium Gate
The Millennium Gate is the largest classical monument to be dedicated since the Jefferson Memorial. An eight-story triumphal arch overlooking a colonnaded lawn, the monument is flanked by two sculptures representing peace and justice.
Inside the arch is an American history museum. 12,000 square feet (1,100 m2) of gallery space display a timeline of American history starting with the native Indian population to the Spanish exploration and ultimately British settlement. Twenty of America’s pioneer families are highlighted in individual cabinets to convey how the great philanthropic ideal of America’s 18th century founders has become a reality. Also included are the Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, Hearst, Carnegie, and Roosevelt families, all of whom have Georgia connections. The Philanthropy Gallery will be the most novel room in the museum, housing a floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall screen that displays a series of 360-degree virtual images of historically important locations in Atlanta, Georgia. In this space, visitors will have the ability to virtually manipulate the landscape and unveil the contributions of great philanthropists. They will also be able to “remove” significant contributions with the wave of a hand over the screen. As an example, the visitor can request to see what Atlanta might have looked like had Robert Woodruff never lived. The Millennium Gate’s unique combination of traditional and virtual galleries has compelled both Mayor Shirley Franklin and Speaker Newt Gingrich to publicly name our museum the newest and most exciting teaching model today, and believe it will be imitated across the country

SRG

September 23rd, 2009, 07:20 AM

Hmmm my favorite 8 OKC-area buildings.

1. First National Tower (the one further right), was OKC's first 400+ ft tower. It is also OKC's largest office building with a million square feet inside it, currently all is being renovated (FNT is unfortunately 80% vacant).
http://www.okcreview.com/userfiles/image/FNC.jpg

2. The Memorial...just a very special place where you can really get a sense of some of what OKC has been through.
http://z.about.com/d/okc/1/7/8/1/MemorialBEF1.jpg

3. The incredibly beautiful Oklahoma State Capitol.
http://www.jempics.com/capitolhdr.jpg

4. The recently restored Hilton Skirvin Hotel in downtown, one of OKC's most important historic structures that the city chipped in to restore after decades of neglect.
http://www.okcago.org/picts/skirvin.jpghttp://www1.hilton.com/ts/en_US/hotels/content/OKCSKHF/media/images/OKCSKHF_The_Skirvin_Hilton_Oklahoma_City_home_left.jpg

5. The historic Gold Dome at NW 23rd and NW Classen Blvd is an important Route 66 gem that was also recently saved from neglect. It now hosts an Asian community center and a wide variety of unique restaurants and bars, as well as upscale condos in the adjoining tower.
http://16.media.tumblr.com/RSWRGxKntr2csmu3LdiuatuTo1_500.jpg

6. The old OKC Farmer's Public Market, which is currently just an antique market, is one of the most important historic buildings in the Central Oklahoma area. Before the 70s and urban renewal, it used to be a community gathering spot and a major economic marketplace.
http://www.oklahomafilm.org/photos/Oklahoma%20City-Urban/slides/Farmer%27s%20Market%20downtown%20OKC%20July%2005%20002.jpg

7. Leadership Square, probably downtown's most modern looking skyscraper, is also the city's most prestigious real estate address. Interestingly considering what's going on in OKC today, it was supposed to be one huge, 800 foot skyscraper but they cut it into two separate towers so it didn't throw the skyline off-balance.
http://www.priceedwards.com/announcements/tronox/leadership.jpg

8. I always had a fondness for the OPUBCO tower on the North Broadway Extension in far north OKC, despite that most people don't notice it or that it may seem like just another suburban tower to people coming into OKC from Edmond. The staggered elevation and extensive grounds I think set it apart.
http://theslog.files.wordpress.com/2007/04/opubco.jpg

Ian604

September 23rd, 2009, 04:53 PM

Here are a few from Lexington

Wellington Arms
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i120/Iandependant/chevy%20chase%20megathread/089.jpg

Old Courthouse
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i120/Iandependant/004-2.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i120/Iandependant/ian024.jpg

Fayette National Bank Tower from the LFC, you can also see it in the first photo of the old courthouse
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i120/Iandependant/00.jpg

Federal Building
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i120/Iandependant/012-3.jpg

We have a castle
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i120/Iandependant/chevy%20chase%20megathread/0000000000.jpg

The fountain wall at Triangle Park
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i120/Iandependant/Lexington/078-23018.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i120/Iandependant/mega-thread/57420652.jpg

Cashville

September 23rd, 2009, 05:19 PM

No love for Keeneland?

http://www.jillwlang.com/images/Travel/Kentucky/Keeneland/1018Keeneland.jpg

http://www.city-data.com/forum/attachments/general-u-s/22550d1215116133-structure-identifies-your-city-keeneland.jpg

https://www.webbuildersolution.com/websites/12676/images/Keeneland.png

Ian604

September 23rd, 2009, 05:21 PM

Keeneland totally slipped my mind!

sobchbud

September 23rd, 2009, 06:06 PM

Here are my favorites for MIami - Dade County.

Viscaya Museum and Gardens (Coconut Grove) (1916)

http://www.channel2.org/about/pressreleases/vizcaya_barge_pano_high_bests.jpg
http://www.brides.com/upload/images/vendor/2/2/6/226886430/00_main/501511745_primary.jpg

The Biltmore Hotel Coral Gables

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_661CwaxxsXQ/SHOf7eDulJI/AAAAAAAAEEA/FXN2auTjFTI/IMG_9760.jpg

AFONEGA1

September 23rd, 2009, 06:28 PM

eweezerinc

September 23rd, 2009, 07:34 PM

I have a lot of favorites, so I tried to just go with the ones that popped into my head first. My list for Louisville:

Aegon Center
http://www.pbase.com/abdulsharif/image/75798126/original.jpg

Humana Building

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2272/2058097107_3be1c39419_b.jpg

The Conrad-Caldwell House in Old Louisville

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3106/3819417168_a0bb6b7238_b.jpg

Kaden Tower

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3650/3332395834_d0f24145bd_b.jpg

The Pink Palace

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2501/3818605179_7bdaff7113_b.jpg

Churchill Downs

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1215/859478292_7547cfa69c_b.jpg

The Levy Building

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2247/3537957286_3bb12e7b98_b.jpg

The 800

http://www.pbase.com/abdulsharif/image/75798123/original.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3051/2686751005_6b34f90a1d_b.jpg

krazeeboi

September 23rd, 2009, 07:43 PM

Richmond's definitely got some impressive ones. Didn't even know about the Egyptian Building and the Markel Building. I like that old parking deck from the 1940's or so (it wasn't listed).

Here are a few from Charlotte I dig (aside from BOA and Hearst):

City Hall

http://img487.imageshack.us/img487/1091/img6228charlottecityhalox2.jpg
http://img487.imageshack.us/img487/1091/img6228charlottecityhalox2.jpg

Charlotte Coliseum (now known as Bojangles Coliseum)

http://www.cmhpf.org/Surveys&rCharlotte%20Coliseum%20Update_files/image002.jpg

Calvary Church

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3659/3349613054_fe7cabb77a.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3659/3349613054_fe7cabb77a.jpg

Charlotte Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Building

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/krazeeboi/Charlotte/DSC05013.jpg

Great Aunt Stella Center (formerly East Avenue Tabernacle ARP Church)

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/krazeeboi/Charlotte/GreatAuntStellaCenter.jpg

Interstate Tower

http://www.skyscraperpicture.com/charlotte14.jpg
http://www.skyscraperpicture.com/charlotte14.jpg

Westin Hotel

http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/1b/14/ae/view-of-the-westin-from.jpg

McGlohon Theatre (former First Baptist Church)

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/krazeeboi/Charlotte/McGlohontheatre.jpg

540_804

September 23rd, 2009, 08:14 PM

City market in Roanoke #7?
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b375/bustedpits/roanokecitymarket.jpg

Good Call :banana:

And to my Richmond list, I will add the Landmark Theater/The Mosque as my #8:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2417/2367260377_9382af3674_o.jpg
http://www.richmondforum.org/_images/photos/landmark_wide_web.jpg

540_804

September 23rd, 2009, 08:16 PM

Calvary Church in Charlotte looks pretty neat.
And I love how they changed the name to Bojangles Coliseum as Bojangles is probably my favorite take-out chicken restaurant.

krazeeboi

September 23rd, 2009, 08:19 PM

Although it's not my city, I spend some time in Columbia and here are my favorites there:

SC Statehouse

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3395/3212408037_a6c771a683.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3395/3212408037_a6c771a683.jpg

Barringer Building

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3425/3213234148_91c02bac93.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3425/3213234148_91c02bac93.jpg

First Citizens headquarters building

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/krazeeboi/Columbia/firstcitizenstower.jpg

Sylvan Building

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/krazeeboi/Columbia/SylvanBldg.jpg

Palmetto Building

http://www.glasssteelandstone.com/Images/US/SC/Columbia/200901/SheratonDowntownColumbia-Jun08-006a.jpg
http://www.glasssteelandstone.com/Images/US/SC/Columbia/200901/SheratonDowntownColumbia-Jun08-006a.jpg

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/krazeeboi/Columbia/TrinityEpiscopal.jpg

First Presbyterian Church

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/krazeeboi/Columbia/churches/firstpresbyterian.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3268/3212395965_f943553b56.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3268/3212395965_f943553b56.jpg

Babcock Building

http://media.thestate.com/smedia/2007/10/17/11/445-babcock.standalone.prod_affiliate.74.jpg
http://media.thestate.com/smedia/2007/10/17/11/445-babcock.standalone.prod_affiliate.74.jpg

540_804

September 23rd, 2009, 08:20 PM

**double post..sorry**

Ian604

September 23rd, 2009, 08:39 PM

Whats the deal with the castle?You know you can't just post something odd like that and not answer questions!lol

Haha. The thread was supposed to be for things you wont find anywhere else right...

From what I understand some eccentric millionaire built it for his wife.

DaVilleisGr8

September 23rd, 2009, 08:50 PM

I would amend Louisville's to include:

City Hall:

http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/10253648.jpg

What is so fascinating about this building, and why I posted such a large picture, is the detail on the facade. Above the windows on the second floor are busts of various livestock. This was put in to pay homage to Louisville as a marketplace: where the rural community came to sell their products. In the transit at the top is a bas relief of a railroad that is heading south. At the time, Louisville was a gateway to the south, and was the place where the Midwest industry shipped their goods to the post-war South. Also, the clock tower was originally built as a watch tower for fires. Ironically, City Hall caught on fire, and was completely missed by the watchman. It was rebuilt as a clock tower later. I just love this building.

The Cathedral of the Assumption

http://images.acswebnetworks.com/2019/226/cathedralfrontview_lg.jpg

And, while I don't find it architecturally significant, I really like Preston Pointe

http://info.aia.org/aiarchitect/thisweek07/1130/1130d_ky3preston_b.jpg

540_804

September 23rd, 2009, 10:06 PM

Love Louisville's City Hall....

Question: Were there originally supposed to be other watchtowers/clock towers on the other corners of the building? Kind of looks like it would look cool with another one to balance it. But its a great looking building either way. And the faced is beautiful. I love old buildings with intricate facades and ornamentation.

krazeeboi

September 23rd, 2009, 10:17 PM

I like Louisville's city hall and wasn't aware of those architectural details. Pretty cool.

Cashville

September 23rd, 2009, 10:27 PM

eweezerinc

September 23rd, 2009, 11:03 PM

Is that still the active City Hall in Louisville?

Also isnt there some old water tower in the city next to the river? Pretty sure its Louisville Im thinking of, pretty close to downtown. Figured somebody would have brought that up.

I know there is another city hall, but I think its still city offices? Maybe I'm totally wrong.

You're absolutely right about the water tower. Can't be lieve I left that out.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3503/3469858548_a759018714_b.jpg

As well as the Crescent Hill Resevoir:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3027/3348296368_48ceb1ac76_b.jpg

540_804

September 23rd, 2009, 11:22 PM

That is one monumental water tower! :cheers:

Laam1199

September 24th, 2009, 02:07 AM

San Antonio:

1. The Alamo
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3280/2337466431_7c63a5972c.jpg
flickr Baxtx Maru

2. Tower Of The Americas
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2072/2083482190_c5a93e040b.jpg
flickr KeithAlanK

3. Emily Morgan Hotel
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2009/1814430064_5acbae14aa.jpg

4. Mission San Jose
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2018/2505522195_eaa4912809.jpg

5. Tower Life Building
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3386/3557532108_36a96e4564.jpg
flickr fisherbray

6. San Fernando Cathedral
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/2964544901_40db15076c.jpg

7. Torch Of Friendship (Gift to SA from the Government of Mexico)
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1222/539983145_3647d2b72e.jpg
flickr KeithAlanK

Last but not least....this one's kinda funny but you have to see them in person to appreciate!
8. North Star Mall Boots (Largest boots in the world!)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3437/3294854512_db25c759f5.jpg
flickr amandawalter80

WeimieLvr

September 26th, 2009, 12:05 AM

8 of Atlanta's best:

The Ponce
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1003/999691294_0ae1c5313c.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/highstrungloner/999691294/

Atlanta City Hall
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3118/3123321632_d816739b5f.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/artefaqscorporation/3123321632/

Carter Presidential Library
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/45/132238932_da5f707715.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/51658850@N00/132238932/

First Church of Christ Scientist
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3206/3122510647_9e9c4a29ff.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/artefaqscorporation/3122510647/

One Atlantic Center
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3209/3123348318_e18ceb5c5a.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/artefaqscorporation/3123348318/

High Museum of Art
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/42/86533381_d052c203d1.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hanneorla/86533381/

Flatiron Building
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/3122510989_6a47af3b98.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/artefaqscorporation/3122510989/

Fulton County Library, Main Branch
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/132/381317516_271bc6f979.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/132/381317516_271bc6f979.jpg

WeimieLvr

September 26th, 2009, 12:25 AM

8 of Winston-Salem's best:

Reynolds American Tower, 1929
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/43/76597392_1a7a384658.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hanneorla/76597392/

Stevens Center for the Performing Arts, 1928
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2551/3856316411_f1109606d7.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sminor/3856316411/

Historic Shell Gas Station, 1930
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2438/3899194952_c7b2079850.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/caveman_92223/3899194952/

I.M. Pei's Wachovia Tower
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1405/1478902947_2673671d65.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14521207@N07/1478902947/

First Baptist Church, 1925
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/39/76643809_e1fdd40f31.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hanneorla/76643809/

Home Moravian Church, 1771
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1061/911206800_11518054a4.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/larrywfu/911206800/

GMAC Tower
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/40/76620298_4594ef9d74.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hanneorla/76620298/

8 West Third, 1911 - Winston-Salem's oldest highrise
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/3041444268_d1eb6fd198.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sethgaines/3041444268/

IberiaCLT

September 26th, 2009, 04:15 AM

My votes for Charlotte:

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k230/weej28080/731632734_e11497e831_b.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k230/weej28080/3865510598_677d623a0f.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k230/weej28080/heast.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k230/weej28080/341721814_3e1bb54b76_o.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k230/weej28080/3841791264_a59ef7f579_o-1.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k230/weej28080/3864726233_169cb101b7.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k230/weej28080/2946926759_afdcda879b.jpg

spencer114

September 26th, 2009, 04:50 AM

for Norfolk

MacArthur memorial

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b375/bustedpits/norfolk2-2.jpg

US Customs House

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b375/bustedpits/norfolk1-1.jpg

Chrysler Museum of Art

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b375/bustedpits/norfolk6-1.jpg

St Paul's Church (1727)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b375/bustedpits/norfolk5.jpg

some church whose name escapes me

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b375/bustedpits/norfolk4-1.jpg

World Trade Center
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b375/bustedpits/norfolk3-1.jpg

Nauticus

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b375/bustedpits/norfolk8-1.jpg

Naval Hospital (across the Elizabeth River in Portsmouth)
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b375/bustedpits/norfolk7-1.jpg

If doing the metro area I would include the Nelson House in Yorktown and the Wren Building in Williamsburg, oh yeah and Bacon's Castle too...Carter's Grove, Governor's Palace and Capitol in Williamsburg

spencer114

September 26th, 2009, 04:54 AM

By the way, look at how pretty the South is!

SRG

September 26th, 2009, 05:01 AM

By the way, look at how pretty the South is!

I'll second that.

540_804

September 26th, 2009, 06:37 AM

I must say, great pics.

And I'll also say, I believe BOA Charlotte may be one of the most attractive tower in the south. Something about it is very timeless. So many towers (especially those built in recent decades) become very outdated relatively quickly, but I dont really see that being a problem from BOA Charlotte.

It also seems like a design that any city in America could benefit from having it its skyline. It may not be a landmark or standout like it does in Charlotte, but I can't picture a major city in America that the BOA Charlotte building wouldn't look "at home" in.

And I 'third' spencer114 and SRG's sentiments: The South really is a beautiful place by any standards.

Hia-leah JDM

September 26th, 2009, 06:52 AM

1. Villa Vizcaya - 1914

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3283/3072189483_0887b4c015.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/13/Vizcaya-view-from-the-mound-for-wikipedia-by-tom-schaefer-miamitom-DSC08675-412x515.jpg

2. Freedom Tower -1925

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3265/3208211854_e7c35639a4.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3338/3207364119_3570c0f171.jpg

3. Miami Dade County Courthouse - 1925

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3190/2496222707_4f21c343fa.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2328/2439162416_130a03a77b.jpg

4. Espirito Santo Plaza - 2004

http://www.internationalriviera.com/miami/brickell/espiritosantoplaza/pictures/espirito_santo_bldg.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3185/2306600604_14c538d9f6.jpg

5. Wachovia Financial Center - 1984

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2339/2539826101_68892c268d.jpg
http://www.skyscrapersunset.com/skyscrapercity/mia/wachovia3.jpg
http://cache.corbis.com/compwm/10/75/91/10759160.jpg

6. Bank of America Tower - 1987

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/24/55707390_c29b7fc6c8_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/2496982777_1b67346348.jpg
http://www.soulofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/boa-tower-lit-up-green.jpg

7. Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts - 2006

http://arshtpov.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/adrienne-arsht-center_photo-by-robin-hill.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3506/3706961493_70909d6d53.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/158/366955038_d34da4e55d_o.jpg

8. Biltmore Hotel and Resort - 1926

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3099/2631598381_e1ccab5ca6.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3065/2411164976_dd9ec826fe.jpg
http://www.fairwaysgolf.ca/picture.php?what=fpts&id=748