The Great Trump Tower Story Caper: How Tall is This Thing, Anyway?
Ever wondered how high a man's ego can reach? Well, you can't exactly measure that, but you can measure Trump Tower in New York City, which, let's be honest, was probably built to house just that.
But here's the thing: figuring out exactly how many stories Trump Tower boasts is a bit like trying to untangle a spool of Christmas lights after a particularly enthusiastic toddler got a hold of it. There are a few different answers floating around, and some of them might be a tad... inflated.
The Official Story (or is it?)
According to some sources, Trump Tower is a proud 58-story skyscraper. This seems reasonable enough. 58 stories is nothing to scoff at, that's a pretty impressive view of Central Park from up there.
But Wait, There's More! (Because of Course There Is)
If you take a peek at the elevator buttons, you might get a surprise. Those rascals go all the way up to 68! Now, hold on before you accuse Trump Tower of having a secret lair hidden in the clouds. The truth is a little more... architectural.
Apparently, the fancy five-story atrium inside the tower is supposedly the equivalent of ten regular floors (according to The Donald himself, no less). Some architecture buffs, however, poked a few holes in this theory. They pointed out that Trump Tower's ceilings are higher than most buildings, and there are also a few missing floor numbers entirely (floors 6 through 13 seem to have mysteriously vanished).
So, How Tall Is Trump Tower Really?
The jury's still out on this one. It depends on who you ask and whether you count the ridiculously tall atrium as multiple floors. Let's just say it's a good reminder that sometimes things aren't always as they seem, especially when it comes to tower heights and certain New York City real estate developers.
How To FAQs:
- How to impress your friends with Trump Tower trivia? Drop that knowledge bomb about the missing floor numbers (floors 6-13) and watch their minds boggle.
- How to avoid an argument about Trump Tower's height? Just agree it's a very tall building and politely excuse yourself.
- How to get a great view of Trump Tower? The Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center offers stunning views of the entire Manhattan skyline, including Trump Tower.
- How to measure a building with a giant ego? We're still working on that one. Let us know if you figure it out.
- How to decide how many stories Trump Tower has? Honestly, that's up to you. Just be prepared to defend your answer with some serious architectural know-how (or a good sense of humor).
