Apparently, Joe Jaeger, this bigwig hotel owner and property developer from New Orleans, is giving up on the fifth-tallest abandoned skyscraper in the world.
This modernist tower from the 1960s, designed by Leonard R. Spangenberg Jr. and Associates, was sold in 2014 for just $10 in cold, hard cash. However, the full price was kept in the vault.
Debates have arisen over whether the building should be preserved or demolished. But despite what the haters say, I reckon the Plaza Tower is something else; it's pretty unique. It's a real eye-popper, blending all kinds of architectural styles from the past century. We've got constructivism, futurism, expressionism, and modernism all mashed up in there. It's like the architectural equivalent of a good old-fashioned stew.
Personally, I think this building's a real gem. In fact, it reminds me of Fritz Lang's classic film, Metropolis, and that's a good thing, right? So, as an expert in nothing, I hereby declare that this building should be preserved. It's a testament to local modern architecture, and let's face it, it's not like we're overflowing with skyscrapers in New Orleans, are we? So let's keep this one standing, folks.
Photos courtesy of The Times-Picayune
