Yeah, there are plenty of ways
of getting high in Philadelphia.
Higher than a kite, in fact.
Let me share 3 ways...
I should say - legal ways.
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| Two Liberty Place-One Liberty Place-BNY Mellon Center-Comcast Center as seen from atop City Hall. |
What is it about cities
bragging on their tallest buildings?
In 1901 Philadelphia,
City Hall was the
tallest building in the world.
Those were some big bragging rights -
getting pretty high too.
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| City Hall as seen from the 39th Floor of Commerce Square West |
It held the title of
Tallest Building in Philadelphia until
One Liberty Place
controversially surpassed it in the 1980s.
Getting higher...
Getting higher...
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| The Observation Deck at One Liberty Place |
That was controversial
because there had been a
gentleman's agreement
not to build higher than
William Penn on top of City Hall.
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| City Reflections from 39th Floor of Commerce Square West |
One Liberty Place is the
tallest building in Philadelphia,
15th tallest in the United States,
98th tallest in the world.
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| Billy Keeps an Eye on His City |
Today, William Penn has
8 neighboring skyscrapers
looking down on him.
I guess if you are that high
having taller neighbors
won't bother you too much anyway.
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| Benjamin Franklin Bridge - Connecting Philadelphia to Camden, New Jersey |
Cost of Getting High in Philly:
City Hall Observation Deck - $6 (548ft)
One Liberty Place Observation Deck - $19 (883ft.)
Commerce Square West - You need a connection.
11 comments:
that first photo is so beautiful, i have seen that skyline on TV and in Movies many times and know were prettier. LOVE the reflections shots and OH My on the cost of getting these shots. and i have been fussing because they want 19.00 for me to see the Otters at our local Aquarium..
Great views! I just went to the observation floor at our tallest building!!
I have been trying to figure out when I can get to the 1 liberty place observation deck and realizes I never visited the one in city hall!
Some tall buildings are not as beautiful as this one! Great captures, Rebecca! Just a reminder to link tomorrow (Tue or Wed.) to SEASONS meme. Appreciate your visit:)
Such a beautiful city. Love the blue sky reflected in those tall buildings. The contrast between the old and new is well done. Fun reflections, too.
Great view but I relly love the reflection shot best.
Beautiful city! I love the building reflections.
Gorgeous photos to showcase such a fun and historical city!
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I love those reflections! Philly is on my bucket list. Thank you for sharing these fun images of a "high" view of the city.
Poor William Penn! His building is the prettiest, though not the tallest. So, there is that!
I LOVE this city, next time we visit I am going to take a hike up to see William Penn as I have never been up there
Mollyxxx
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