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Trump Chicago Will Light Its Spire Tonight

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June 23, 2010 at 12:49 PM | by | Comments (2)

The other week when we were taking in the sights of Chicago, we found our focal point always being drawn to the Trump Chicago International Hotel and Tower .

We couldn't help it! This hotel is, in typical Trump fashion, massive and showy, not to mention the sixth-tallest building in the world. It nearly dominates the skyline, especially with that spire on top. Coincidentally, we learned today that the hotel's spire will be lit up tonight for the first time.

Chicago Tribune's CityScapes blog reports:

Shortly after sunset at 8:29 p.m., newly-installed, energy-efficient LED lights will illuminate the spire atop the riverfront hotel and condominium tower, which is Chicago’s second-tallest building. They will color the 227-foot-tall spire in red, white and blue, honoring Independence Day. The color scheme will continue through July 11.

We also think the red, white and blue scheme is fitting for today because USA WON THEIR GROUP IN THE WORLD CUP! USA! USA! USA!

Ahem. Sorry, we got a little carried away there. Anyways, the colors will typically be solid white lights except for holidays and special occasions. The hotel was officially completed on May 1 and all that's left to do is throw a huge opening party attended by The Donald himself. Room rates are typically Trumpian, starting at $475 a night for a spa deluxe king room this weekend.

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It Hardly "Dominates the Skyline"

Yes, the Trump Tower in Chicago is tall, but, it hardly "dominates the skyline" as the article suggests.  It's modern lines and sleek look make it have less presence up on the sky than the Sears/Willis Tower and the Hancock.  They are old-school thick blocks of black, chunky building, with two field-goal like antennas reaching boldly into the sky.  

And, I appreciate how other Chicago hotels are more eco-friendly by remodeling older spaces, which has a lot lighter carbon footprint.  The Trump Hotel/Tower was an environmental nightmare to build- evidence in ridiculous amount of trucks used to bring in materials, all the mining necessary to secure their resources, and the pool of garbage that the workmen left floating in the river.

mrkenlewis on June 24, 2010 at 3:21 PM #Permalink

Oh, but low-efficiency lights!

I meant to say that I appreciate when Chicago hotels work within the existing infrastructure that exists.  The glamorous creation of hotels is just environmentally messy.  I wish consumers with deep pockets would equate the cost of their room at Trump's Hotel with the environmental impact.

Oh, but they have energy-efficient LED lights- that should be enough to create a green image.

mrkenlewis on June 24, 2010 at 3:39 PM #Permalink

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