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July 9, 2003 By: Betty Ramsey Passport Skyscrapers Packing Round 1. The tallest skyscraper in the United States is the SEAR'S TOWER at 1,454 feet. 2. This wrought-iron structure is one of the most famous skyscrapers in the world. EIFFEL TOWER 3. This building's observation deck allows you to see Central Park and all of Manhattan. EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 4. Which presidential landmark in Washington is an obelisk? WASHINGTON MONUMENT 5. The art deco-style Chrysler Building, designed by William Van Alen, is located in NEW YORK . 6. The tallest office building in the world can be found in this country. MALAYSIA Picture of observation tower Departure Round 1. The Wrigley Building in Chicago serves as the headquarters for the CHEWING GUM company. 2. The Kingdom Centere, opened in 2003, is a skyscraper in this middle eastern country. SAUDI ARABIA 3. Rockefeller Center is famous for its ICE RINK seen in numerous films and television shows. 4. The Lipstick Building, located at 53rd Street and Third Avenue, is located in this city's midtown. NEW YORK CITY 5. The Boston Marathon ends near the city's tallest building which is the JOHN HANCOCK TOWER . Picture of tall building with green point on top On Tour Round 1. The Wainwright Building, completed in 1891, stands as a landmark today in this city. SAINT LOUIS 2. According to Guinness, the "Landmark Tower" in YOKOHAMA has the world's fastest elevator. 3. The METROPOLITAN Life Insurance Tower in New York stood as the world's tallest building from 1909-13. 4. Known as the LIBRARY Tower, it is the tallest US office building west of the Mississippi River. 5. The Canary Warf Tower in London is located on the Isle of DOGS . 6. The First Interstate Bank Tower stands out as a glass prism in this Texas city skyline. DALLAS 7. This Messeturm, completed in 1990, is found in this European country. GERMANY Picture of tall tower and city skyline 8. I. M. Pei designed the 2,909-foot high bank of China Tower in HONG KONG . 9. This city hall complex here is 799 feet high. TOKYO 10. The "Oub Centre," offers views of the historic Raffles Place in SINGAPORE . 11. This white precast quartz aggregate building is topped with a 212 foot spire. TRANSAMERICA PYRAMID 12. This New York City building was called the "Cathedral of Commerce" when it opened in 1913. WOOLWORTH BUILDING Bonus question 1 The triangular 27-story National Commercial Bank is located in this Saudi Arabian city. JEDDAH (We saw a picture of Notre Dame Cathedral.) Bonus question 2 Where on the map of Saudi Arabia is Jeddah found? Section 4 Picture of Gothic looking dark red building Slide Show 1. The STRATOSPHERE Tower at 1,149 feet offers incredible views of the Las Vegas Strip. 2. The 947-foot-high Key Tower can be found in this Midwestern city. CLEVELAND 3. This tower offers quite a view with the world's highest observation deck at 1,465 feet. CN TOWER 4. This Gothic-style skyscraper stands out in the Houston skyline. BANK OF AMERICA CENTER Clues for next week's game... Trowel Geology book Archeological book |