"WHY I LOVE SAN ANTONIO"
Part 1/5 - Architecture
Written by Timothy McVain
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While
San Antonio may not be able to compete with the likes of Dallas or
and Houston for tall buildings or a crowded skyline, we have many
beautiful structures. High
above the city, the Tower of the Americas is a beacon glowing in the
night and a silent giant during the day. I always tell people if they
are lost downtown to memorize where you parked in relation to the
tower because you can see it no matter where you are.
Two
of my favorite structures in the city happen to be neighbors; the
Bexar County Courthouse and San Fernando Cathedral. Both of which are
breathtaking during the day or night.
I know that I'm
probably part of a minority on this next one, but I love the Frost
Bank building downtown. Frost Bank has a knack for choosing
interesting architecture for their headquarters and while I think
Austin's is my favorite, there's just something about the one here in
San Antonio that I like. Perhaps it's the simplicity and sleek
design, or the beautiful park and statue across the street dedicated
to the founder.
Coming in at a
close number 2 on my list for favorite structures downtown is the
Tower Life Building that has had different names in the past
(Smith-Young Tower, Transit Tower). There are cool gargoyles on the
side of the building too! I like the style and the 1920's feel of the
architecture.
My #1 favorite
structure downtown will not surprise anyone that has followed my
blogs for a while; The San Antonio Central Library! I am occasionally
lost for words to describe how much I love this building. To name a
few of the highlights; there's an outdoor plaza, colorful parking
garage, artwork and sculptures inside including a blown glass
sculpture by Dale Chihuly, unique and elaborate interior and exterior
design by the architect Ricardo Legorreta, and larger than life
yellow walls that end up in sky lit pyramid shaped skylights. Oh, and
they have books too, rows and rows; tons of them...
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