This
is more than just another stray dome. It's part of
the Hyatt Regency hotel, and houses both an observation
deck and a revolving restaurant. Culturally, this
50-story structure is symbol of pride for people who
live in Dallas. Though it lacks the historic significance
of the Pegasus beacon on the Magnolia Hotel, it remains
a shining star in the night skyline. It can be difficult
to take pictures from the observation level because
of a tight chain-link fence. But magnanimous vandals
have created several holes through which you can point
a lens. At night, this building really shines. It
is dotted with lights when the sun goes down, and
if you're lucky you might catch one of the "light
shows" that are put on where the lights form patterns
and revolve.
Trivia
from the Reunion Tower web site:
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The
elevator trip to the top takes 68 seconds.
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The
structure weighs 23,600 tons.
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It
takes 55 minutes for the restaurant to revolve
once.
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Each
strut is 15-feet long.
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The
dome is made of more than 100,000 parts.
