The Tribune Tower c. 1935

David Franklin Leavitt created this print of the Tribune Tower, a symbol of modernity, its vertical lines reaching skyward. These lines, directing the eye upwards, recall the ancient obelisks of Egypt, structures that similarly aimed to bridge the earthly and divine realms. The tower, bathed in radiating light, evokes a sense of awe and aspiration, reminiscent of religious iconography where light symbolizes enlightenment. This architectural form, striving for height, echoes the human ambition to transcend earthly limitations, a theme pervasive in art across civilizations. The Tribune Tower, therefore, becomes more than just a building. It’s a monument to human ingenuity, a modern-day ziggurat, subconsciously resonating with our collective memory of reaching for the heavens.