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[MLBrumby]

Nice shot. Now get to work on the Hensler, SAP, and Embassy towers. Finish up the stuff just starting, and "BOOM"!

[Andrew_3289]

[markhollin]

Fifth Third Bank from various floors of the 505 CST:

 

 

[MidTenn1]

3 hours ago, markhollin said:

Fifth Third Bank from various floors of the 505 CST:
 

 

It is still, maybe, the best looking skyscraper in town. The firm of kohn, pederson, fox and associates designed it and it has been recognized nationally as a significant example of design.

But I do dislike the 5/3 sign. It is an ugly scar on the building. 

[TNinVB]

6 hours ago, PHofKS said:

It is still, maybe, the best looking skyscraper in town. The firm of kohn, pederson, fox and associates designed it and it has been recognized nationally as a significant example of design.

But I do dislike the 5/3 sign. It is an ugly scar on the building. 

I agree about the sign.  The roof lighting is gone because of it. 

[Skyscrapergeek]

Those are amazing balconies.  Never noticed them before.

 

[Neigeville2]

See the ledges on the front?  I used to work in that building, everybody'd be in a meeting listening to some boring accountant drone on and on and everyone with that I-hope-they-don't-call-on-me-because-I-don't-know-what-the-hell-they're-talking-about look on their faces, and there would be a line of big black vultures perched on the ledge right outside the window.  It was totally surreal and kind of hilarious.  Architects should plan more things like that into buildings.  Vulture ledges.

[markhollin]

Broadway reflections.

 

[donNdonelson2]

It’s amazing to see the results of the combination of a keen photographer’s eye and a puddle of water at the curb! Congrats to the photographer who captured this great image. 

[PruneTracy]

9 hours ago, Neigeville2 said:

See the ledges on the front?  I used to work in that building, everybody'd be in a meeting listening to some boring accountant drone on and on and everyone with that I-hope-they-don't-call-on-me-because-I-don't-know-what-the-hell-they're-talking-about look on their faces, and there would be a line of big black vultures perched on the ledge right outside the window.  It was totally surreal and kind of hilarious.  Architects should plan more things like that into buildings.  Vulture ledges.

Hmmm, aren't there some law offices on the top floors near those ledges?

[Andrew_3289]

[chris holman]

[Buildtall]

I remember when there was a YMCA in top floor or top two floors of the now 5/3 building. The very top floor was a basketball court which I’m sure had the best views of any basketball around. I don’t remember much else about it since I never joined  and only took a tour.  

Edited April 12, 2018 by Buildtall

[CenterHill]

8 minutes ago, Buildtall said:

I remember when there was a YMCA in top floor or top two floors of the now 5/3 building. The very top floor was a basketball court which I’m sure had the best views of any basketball around. I don’t remember much else about it since I never joined  and only took a tour.  

Yep I used to work out there (the “Uptown Y”).   Small facility, but great views!

[donNdonelson2]

I believe they once promoted that location as "The Y in the Sky!"

[markhollin]

TBT: Union Station being scrubbed in 1959.
 

[markhollin]

Looking north along 4th Ave North from penthouse level of Fairlane Hotel:

 

[Chris Lee]

On 4/12/2018 at 5:54 AM, markhollin said:

TBT: Union Station being scrubbed in 1959.
 

Mis-typed maybe? Looks like 1995, not 1959.

[donNdonelson2]

The UGF logo would not have been in the circle of the clock tower in 1995. The clock was restored when the building was converted to hotel operation.

But Amtrak didn’t begin running until 1971, so it is not 1959.

1979, perhaps?

[markhollin]

^ ^ ^ I was just going by what was notated on the shot the way it was captioned where I found it.  But, you guys are right---the signage seems to indicate later than 1959. 

[markhollin]

Courtesy of Jason Mrachina:

 

[MidTenn1]

I'm glad Nashville did not build another domed replica of the US Capitol. And putting this incredible, William Strickland designed Greek Revival monument on top of the highest hill in the downtown was a brilliant decision. One of the best State Capitols in the country.

No brag, just fact!!!

[jmtunafish]

30 minutes ago, PHofKS said:

I'm glad Nashville did not build another domed replica of the US Capitol. And putting this incredible, William Strickland designed Greek Revival monument on top of the highest hill in the downtown was a brilliant decision. One of the best State Capitols in the country.

No brag, just fact!!!

It's a beautiful building on the inside, too.  Very simple layout.  As a kid my friends and I would go there just to hang out.  Back then, there were no metal detectors or anything needed.  Anyone could just walk in off the street and wander around the capitol as if they owned the place which, in a way, they did (and still do).  I'm very glad our state capitol is not just a knock-off of the nation's capitol.

[markhollin]

Parthenon bathed in Predators' colors.

 

[chris holman]