But for Angelenos, the Wilshire Grand is most remarkable for changing the skyline of Los Angeles. Architects for the Wilshire Grand, however, proposed an alternative that took a more modern approach to safety, which the city accepted and soon adopted for future construction. Today the Wilshire Grand offers a preview of what a more liberated skyline in the city might look like. With a newly installed spire on top of the skyscraper, the Wilshire Grand has become the tallest tower west of the Mississippi River. “We recognized that the Wilshire Grand was a pilot project,” said Wittasek.

Source: Los Angeles Times September 04, 2016 01:06 UTC