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Hi,

My first photo post from trip to San Antonio, Texas.

The Tower Life Building is a landmark and historic building in San Antonio, Texas.

Construction of the tower began in 1927 and the building rises 403 feet (123 meters) and has 30 floors. The building, which opened in 1929 was originally named the Smith-Young Tower and is the central component of a paritally completed development called the Bowen Island Skyscrapers. The eight sided, neo-gothic brick and terra-cotta tower (complete with gargoyles) was designed by noted local architectural firm Ayers & Ayers (Atlee & Robert B. Ayers). The building also housed San Antonio's first Sears, Roebuck and Company store in its basement and first levels.

The building is now named for its current owner, Tower Life Insurance Company.

Next to this is the famous River Walk of San Antonio :)

Cheers!!
Ashutosh