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Art Deco skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan. See New York City.
At a glance
| Source | Author | Role | In one line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Why the Jeddah Tower Won’t be as Tall as You Think | The B1M | turning point | A spire hoisted in secret won the 1929 race against 40 Wall Street. |
Why the Jeddah Tower Won’t be as Tall as You Think — The B1M (2026)
Source: Readwise highlight
The final height was taken to a massive 319-metres, dwarfing the puny 40 Wall Street.
- Role: turning point
- In the video: In 1929 the builders assembled a spire inside the crown and raised it in one day in October, taking the building past 40 Wall Street.
- Why it matters: The classic height-race story, and the precedent for spires as a way to win titles.