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The '''Rotterdam Tower''' is a skyscraper on the island of [[Algonquin]] based on [[wp:Manhattan|Manhattan]]'s [[wp:Empire State Building|Empire State Building]] in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. It stands as the tallest building in [[Liberty City in GTA IV | Liberty City]]. | The '''Rotterdam Tower''' is a skyscraper on the island of [[Algonquin]] based on [[wp:Manhattan|Manhattan]]'s [[wp:Empire State Building|Empire State Building]] in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. It stands as the tallest building in [[Liberty City in GTA IV | Liberty City]]. | ||
== | ==Descritpion== | ||
The Rotterdam Tower is an Art Deco skyscraper located in Midtown Algonquin, in [[The Triangle]] district south of [[Star Junction]]. | The Rotterdam Tower is an Art Deco skyscraper located in Midtown Algonquin, in [[The Triangle]] district south of [[Star Junction]]. It covers its entire block, bounded by Garnet Street to the south, [[Frankfort Avenue (road)|Frankfort Avenue]] to the west, [[Hematite Street]] to the north and [[Denver-Exeter Avenue]] to the east. The Tower consists of 102 floors, the [[#82nd floor observatory|82nd exterior observatory deck]] being originally the only one accessible in GTA IV (via the building's main entrance on Denver-Exeter Avenue). | ||
From dusk to dawn, the building is lit by floodlights in the colors blue, white and red, (an inversion of the red, white, and blue seen on the Empire State Building during some American holidays). | From dusk to dawn, the building is lit by floodlights in the colors blue, white and red, (an inversion of the red, white, and blue seen on the Empire State Building during some American holidays). Due to its great height, the Rotterdam Tower can be seen from nearly all parts of the city. | ||
In [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]], more details are added to the Rotterdam Tower, changes that were prominently featured during "[[High Dive]]". The building features a ground lobby that the player can enter; the spire of the building may also be accessed by climbing up a series of ladders. | |||
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=== History === | |||
It is suggested that the building was built during the 1930s. It dominated the skyline just after another tall skyscraper, the [[Zirconium Building]] was built a few blocks away. The Rotterdam Tower was the tallest building in the world, but was overcome by another unnamed skyscraper in another city. The tower got its name from "New Rotterdam", Liberty City's former name during the 1700s; this is a reference to "New Amsterdam", New York's name during the same period. | It is suggested that the building was built during the 1930s. It dominated the skyline just after another tall skyscraper, the [[Zirconium Building]] was built a few blocks away. The Rotterdam Tower was the tallest building in the world, but was overcome by another unnamed skyscraper in another city. The tower got its name from "New Rotterdam", Liberty City's former name during the 1700s; this is a reference to "New Amsterdam", New York's name during the same period. | ||
== | === 82nd floor observatory === | ||
This observatory offers fantastic views of the city. There are multiple binoculars to view the city, and ladders on the east and western faces to descend to setbacks slightly below the observatory. The absence of railings on the observatory makes it a hot-spot for suicide jumpers; one [[Higgins Helitours|helitour pilot]] mentions that his brother attempted to BASE jump from the 82nd floor, but was stopped by security guards who "were tubby, but they sure could move!" | |||
Despite the height of the building, the observatory is useless for sniping, as pedestrians and vehicles will not spawn on the ground while the player is at that height. The observatory is safe from [[police]], as officers cannot utilize the building entrance; there are no other vectors of escape, however, so the Tower is an inadvisable destination if it lies within the [[Wanted Level in GTA IV|Wanted]] search radius. | |||
==Security== | === Security === | ||
Due to its importance in the city and America, the tower is guarded by police officers with [[Carbine Rifle|Carbine Rifles]]. These officers can be found at the entrance of the building. As of 2008, several suicide jumpers have leaped to their fate from the observatory deck. Safety precautions have not yet been taken. | Due to its importance in the city and America, the tower is guarded by police officers with [[Carbine Rifle|Carbine Rifles]]. These officers can be found at the entrance of the building. As of 2008, several suicide jumpers have leaped to their fate from the observatory deck. Safety precautions have not yet been taken. | ||
==Accessibility== | ==Accessibility== | ||
The nearest subway stop is [[Suffolk LTA]] on the [[K/C Algonquin Inner Line]], in the neighbouring district of [[Suffolk]]. The surface exits emerge outside the southern face of the Tower. A dangerous alternative means of accessing the observation deck (or higher) is to take a helicopter and [[bail out]] at the top. | The nearest subway stop is [[Suffolk LTA]] on the [[K/C Algonquin Inner Line]], in the neighbouring district of [[Suffolk]]. The surface exits emerge outside the southern face of the Tower. A dangerous alternative means of accessing the observation deck (or higher) is to take a helicopter and [[bail out]] at the top. | ||
==Glitch== | ==Glitch== | ||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
<center> | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Rotterdam Close.JPG|The 82nd Floor Observatory. Note Alderney in the background. | |||
Rotterdam Night.JPG|The Rotterdam Tower at Night | Rotterdam Night.JPG|The Rotterdam Tower at Night | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
</center> | |||
[[Category:Liberty City in GTA IV]] | [[Category:Liberty City in GTA IV]] | ||
[[Category:Structures]] | [[Category:Structures]] | ||
[[Category:Algonquin]] | [[Category:Algonquin]] | ||