An Architectural & Business Masterpiece: Trump Tower in Chicago

Free Republic ^ | 6/19/2017 | Pocono Pundit

[poconopundit]

Seeing Trump Tower on a recent trip to Chicago, I got the itch to do a story on it.

Trouble is, the story kept growing and growing on me. There are eight large photos in the story — lots of detail and my perspective on why it’s great.

This is definitely a casual read with some fun stuff in it.

No politics! Ha!

Hope you like it.

[AFreeBird]

😎 Thanks 👍

[Southside_Chicago_Republican]

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[HarleyLady27]

This was great...I love all Trump Buildings, they are statues actually in my opinion...inside is nothing but pure elegance from the lobby, the restaurants, the bars, the shops, and the rooms...

Can you imagine what he could do to some of the Washington D.C. structures like he did with The Old Post Office???

Class in everything he touches and does, and he is showing us how he does it, he's a great teacher if we take the time to learn...

Thanks for this, it made my day...

[Navy Patriot]

I would add 110 feet to Trump Tower when comparing to the Ronald Reagan, the caissons are an integral part of the structure.

[marktwain]

What other Trump books would you recommend?

[Enchante]

Wow, this is great, thanks for the images and explanations!! What a magnificent tower!!

[exit82]

Great story and pictures.

Did some projects on Chicago in the 1980s and my daughter attended Moody Bible Institute, graduating in 2003.

Loved visiting there.

Really enjoyed this article—thanks!!

[21twelve]

Thanks for all of that work - very interesting. I liked the image of the tower and the 1900’s photo. Amazing how things have changed over time!

[gaijin]

Dang, bro...!

You went all out, GREAT JOB..!!!

:O

[Falconspeed]

A+ for research. A+ for presentation. A for spelling and grammar. A+ overall interest. Bravissimo. Very interesting. Chicago is a wonderful town with amazing buildings that motivate architects and inspire patriots. Thankfully, the 2009 Trump Tower is motivating, inspiring and attractive.

I learned from your research that the foundation of the Trump Tower is a work of genius. Amazing.

[poconopundit]

Hi Mark,

I think it depends what you are looking for.

The Art of the Deal - 1987

Trump's history in business and one chapter about lessons learned -- very good.

Think Like a Champion

This is weird book because it fits in the palm of your hand and is kind of indestructable. It contains many light vignettes on business and life with some quotes by famous people. Very thought provoking. Nice to read at your bedside.

Midas Touch

He collaborated in this book with the Robert Kiyosaki, Rich Dad, Poor Dad guy and it's pretty hands on instruction on being an entrepreneur. Good stategic lessons here, and basic lessons are on YouTube.

I would rank Trump Never Give Up because it's a good mix of examples from Trump's business life and some lessons.

So far, all the books I've picked up on Trump have been worth reading.

[poconopundit]

Thanks to you, Falcon, and others for their kind words. I’ve learned that people like the larger images. Most of us have these big monitors on our desks and we don’t use them enough!

It’s a little like National Geographic where you spend most of your time exploring the illustrations with the embedded text and captions.

[MinuteGal]

I never lived in the city, but as a youngster growing up through my teen years in a western Chicago suburb, my mom would give me a dime on Saturdays for the El which took me into the city and into another world....a world of world-class art, science and historical museums, theaters, broadway shows, opera, ballet, lake-front festivals, air shows, parades and fabulous firework displays from Lake Michigan barges on the Fourth.

I waved and cheered at the new Queen Elizabeth as she went by me in an open-air vintage car on State Street, that Great Street, along with Princess Margaret and Prince Philip. Quite a thrill for this young lady.

Thanks so much for your wonderful photos...I studied each one and the various locations brought back so many memories.

The city has always had beautiful and progressive architecture going way back in history thanks to world-renowned Chicago architects such as Mies van der Rohe, Daniel Burnham and Louis Sullivan.

Now retired in Florida, I've never seen the Trump Tower. However, it appears beautifully-designed, low key...and despite being "modern" it fits in perfectly with the wonderous Chicago skyline.

I hope some of the Illinois freepers on my ping list here will enjoy the photos, also....you can sense the vitality of the City of Broad Shoulders shining through in each of all the very professional shots.

Thanks again, Pocopundit!

Leni/MinuteGal

[MinuteGal]

Pls see # 15 above.

Leni

[Road Warrior ‘04]

Took one of the boat tours through Chicago when the Trump Tower was going up and, to say the least, the Chicago powers that be, hated it going up. Hated it so much, they had a building erected next to it, to take away the Trump Tower view of Lake Michigan, trying to reduce the value of the Trump property.

[Jane Long]

Love it!!

Thanks for the leg work, great pics and info.

I hope to stay at the Trump Tower Chicago, one day.

I’ve stayed at Trump International Hotel, NYC and it is a dream come true.

[TXBlair]

I had cousins who lived in a suburb of Chicago for a year or two when we were kids and I got to visit them one summer on a road trip with my grandparents. I was even there for Independence Day. We went into the city for the fireworks; it was the best time!

Aside from the 4th of July, though, we didn’t go into Chicago for any sightseeing or other touristy activities (well, we went to a giant mall; that’s it). Looking back, I’m horrified that my grandparents didn’t make sure that my brother and I got a good dose of Chicago’s history and culture. I guess maybe they didn’t feel confident enough to drive us in to the city themselves, and my aunt and uncle were too busy working to take us.

Anyway, all that to say...your pictures of Chicago are spectacular! I kind of feel like I’ve finally had a little visit there now. It’s not just the pictures; it’s the SPECIFIC ones that you selected. They enhance your article very well, especially for visual people such as myself. The captions are perfect, too: informative and, sometimes, funny. Weaponized tweets, was it? A cool MAGA drink? Excellent!

Thank you for doing all of that research and presenting it to us, in addition to posting the colorful photos. I’ve never stayed in one of Trump’s properties and honestly had never given a thought to the land acquisition and construction process. I enjoyed reading the information you gave here. I feel like I got a look not just at Chicago, but at “Trump’s Chicago.”

Thanks again, poconopundit! I hope you enjoy working on your projects as much as we enjoy reading them. You really are kind to share. :)

[Road Warrior ‘04]

See #17