[CaliNative]

OK, the Empire State Building would be on most lists. No longer the tallest by a longshot, but still the king of world skyscrapers in my opinion. In L.A. the US Bank tower is still number one in my opinion, even though Wilshire Grand has a taller spire. But the much shorter 1928 City Hall probably defines L.A. still (along with the Hollywood sign and Capitol Records Bldg). In San Francisco I still have a fondness for the Transamerica pyramid (designed by L.A. architect Pereira) even though Salesforce is now taller. But the Golden Gate Bridge still defines the city. Always a thrill to cross with the fog rolling in. In Chicago I would put John Hancock at the top, even though it hasn't been #1 since they built the Sears (aka Willis). The most important or distinctive tower doesn't necessarily mean the tallest. In Cleveland, Terminal Tower is numero uno in my book, even though no longer the tallest. Design and uniqueness trump height.