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[[Image:The Triangle (GTA4) (northwestwards).jpg|330px|thumb|The Triangle, as viewed to the northwest from [[Lower Easton]]. The pictured [[Triangle Building]] and the lower half of the [[Rotterdam Tower]] are both located within The Triangle.]]
[[File:TheTriangle-GTAIV-northwestwards.jpg|330px|thumb|The Triangle, as viewed to the northwest from [[Lower Easton]]. The pictured [[Triangle Building]] and the lower half of the [[Rotterdam Tower]] are both located within The Triangle.]]
 
'''The Triangle''' is a six-block neighborhood in central [[Algonquin]], named after the area's [[Triangle Building]]. The Triangle is located east of the [[The Meat Quarter]], west of [[Easton]], north of [[Suffolk]] and south of [[Star Junction]]. It is one of the main neighborhoods in [[Algonquin]], with [[Star Junction]], and [[Middle Park]], as it as some of the best places to see and being in the center of [[Liberty City]].
'''The Triangle''' is a six-block neighborhood in central [[Algonquin]], named after the area's [[Triangle Building]]. The Triangle is located south of [[Star Junction]], [[Suffolk]] and [[Lower Easton]] are to the south, [[The Meat Quarter]] is to the west, and [[Easton]] is on the neighbourhood's eastern border. It is one of the main neighborhoods in [[Algonquin]], with [[Star Junction]], and [[Middle Park]], as it as some of the best places to see and being in the center of [[Liberty City]].


== Character ==
== Character ==
The Triangle's cityscape is no different to that of neighboring Star Junction's, as the area is populated by massive skyscrapers, new and old, to the point the northern edge of The Triangle forms part of the Star Junction intersection area. The Triangle is also the location of the [[Rotterdam Tower]], the tallest skyscraper in the whole of the in-game world.
The Triangle's cityscape is no different to that of neighboring Star Junction's, as the area is populated by massive skyscrapers, new and old, to the point the northern edge of The Triangle forms part of the Star Junction intersection area. The Triangle is also home to the [[Rotterdam Tower]], the tallest skyscraper in the city and the whole of the in-game world, and the "Star Junction" [[LCPD in GTA IV Era|LCPD]] substation is located in The Triangle on the border with Star Junction.


== Influences ==
== Influences ==
Based on the presence of the name of the [[Triangle Building]], one of the area's sources of inspiration may be the [[wp:TriBeCa|TriBeCa]] in Manhattan, New York City. It however would be located a little too far north. Its overlap with Star Junction also results in buildings based on those from the [[wp:Flatiron District|Flatiron District]] and [[wp:Midtown Manhattan|Midtown Manhattan]] being included into the area. Rotterdam Tower, which real-life counterpart is situated within an unspecified part of Midtown Manhattan between Times Square to the north and the Flatiron District to the south, is also included in the district.The neighborhood is likely to be named after the Triangle Building in a similar fashion as the Flatiron District with the [[wp:Flatiron Building|Flatiron Building]], which the Triangle Building bases itself off.
Based on the presence of the name of The Triangle, one of the area's sources of inspiration may be the [[wp:TriBeCa|TriBeCa]] in Manhattan, [[wp:New York City|New York City]], however, it would be located a little too far north. It has an overlap with Star Junction also results in the buildings based on those from the [[wp:Flatiron District|Flatiron District]] of [[wp:Midtown Manhattan|Midtown Manhattan]] being included into the area. The [[Rotterdam Tower]], which real-life counterpart is New York City's [[wp:Empire State Building|Empire Statue Building]], which is situated in Midtown Manhattan, where [[wp:Times Square|Times Square]] is to the north and the Flatiron District is to the south. The neighborhood is likely to be named after the [[Triangle Building]] in a similar fashion as the Flatiron District with the [[wp:Flatiron Building|Flatiron Building]], which the Triangle Building bases itself off. Most likely, The Triangle is based on a part of Midtown Manhattan.


== Points of interest ==
== Points of interest ==


* The [[Triangle Building]], based on the [[wp:Flatiron Building|Flatiron Building].
* The [[United Liberty Paper]] mission string, which is based within an office building at [[Columbus Ave]].
* The [[United Liberty Paper]] mission string, which is based within an office building.
* The famous [[LCPD in GTA IV Era|LCPD]] sub-station on the border of Star Junction.
* The [[Rotterdam Tower]], the tallest building in Liberty City, based on the [[wp:Empire State Building|Empire State Building]].
* The [[Rotterdam Tower]], the tallest building in Liberty City, based on the [[wp:Empire State Building|Empire State Building]].
* A play of the [[wp:Hearst Tower (New York City)|Hearst Tower]]. The location of the in-game rendition is somewhat incorrect in comparison to its real-life counterpart in New York City, as it is located further south in-game.
* The [[Triangle Building]], based on the [[wp:Flatiron Building|Flatiron Building]].
* A play of the [[wp:Hearst Tower (New York City)|Hearst Tower]]. The location of the in-game rendition is somewhat incorrect in comparison to its real-life counterpart in New York City, as it is located further north in-real life.
* [[wp:One Times Square|1 Times Square]].
* [[wp:One Times Square|1 Times Square]].
* [http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=113813 3 Times Square] (Reuters Building). The facade of the building is slightly modified, but otherwise features a similar curved crown at the top.
* [http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=113813 3 Times Square] (Reuters Building). The facade of the building is slightly modified, but otherwise features a similar curved crown at the top.
* The [[Daily Globe]] Building, based on [http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&id=100374&lng=3 5 Times Square] and modified with additionally radical profiles. The building also houses a modern entrance to the [[Easton LTA]].
* The [[Daily Globe]] Building, based on [http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&id=100374&lng=3 5 Times Square] and modified with additionally radical profiles. The building also uses a modern entrance to the [[Easton LTA]].
* [[wp:Times Square Tower|7 Times Square]] (Times Square Tower) [http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=1500broadway-newyorkcity-ny-usa].
* [[wp:Times Square Tower|7 Times Square]] (Times Square Tower). [http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=1500broadway-newyorkcity-ny-usa].
* [[wp:Paramount Theatre (New York City)|1501 Broadway]] (Paramount Building
* [[wp:Times Square Studios|1500 Broadway]] (Times Square Studios). [http://www.glasssteelandstone.com/BuildingDetail/862]
* [[wp:Times Square Studios|1500 Broadway]] (Times Square Studios) [http://www.glasssteelandstone.com/BuildingDetail/862
* [[wp:1501 Broadway|1501 Broadway]] (Paramount Building), which houses [[Canyon Entertainment]] and a [[Superstar Café]].


== Transportation ==
== Transportation ==
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== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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File:RotterdamTower-GTAIV-distantshot.jpg|The [[Rotterdam Tower]].
RotterdamTower-GTA4-distantshot.jpg|The [[Rotterdam Tower]].
File:StarJunction-GTAIV-prerelease.jpg|A pre-release screenshot illustrating a portion of the ad-laden [[Star Junction]] intersection situated within The Triangle.
Star Junction.jpg|A pre-release screenshot illustrating a portion of the ad-laden [[Star Junction]] intersection situated within The Triangle.
File:TriangleBuilding-GTAIV-ColumbusAveside.jpg|The [[Triangle Building]].
TriangleBuilding-GTA4-ColumbusAveside.jpg|The [[Triangle Building]].
File:Eastonstation-GTAIV-Burlequesentrance.jpg|The Burleques portal into the [[Easton LTA|Easton station]] is unique in its design.
Eastonstation-GTA4-Burlequesentrance.jpg|The Burleques portal into the [[Easton LTA|Easton station]] is unique in its design.
File:HearstTowerreplica-GTAIV-exterior.jpg|The Hearst Tower replica in northwest Triangle.
Hearst Tower replica (GTA4) (exterior).jpg|The Hearst Tower replica in northwest Triangle.
File:CanyonEntertainment-GTAIV-Triangle.jpg|The Paramount Building replica housing [[Canyon Entertainment]] in northern Triangle.
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{{Algonquin neighborhoods}}
{{Algonquin neighborhoods}}
[[Category:Districts in Algonquin]]
[[Category:Areas in Algonquin]]

Latest revision as of 14:35, 8 May 2012

The Triangle, as viewed to the northwest from Lower Easton. The pictured Triangle Building and the lower half of the Rotterdam Tower are both located within The Triangle.

The Triangle is a six-block neighborhood in central Algonquin, named after the area's Triangle Building. The Triangle is located east of the The Meat Quarter, west of Easton, north of Suffolk and south of Star Junction. It is one of the main neighborhoods in Algonquin, with Star Junction, and Middle Park, as it as some of the best places to see and being in the center of Liberty City.

Character

The Triangle's cityscape is no different to that of neighboring Star Junction's, as the area is populated by massive skyscrapers, new and old, to the point the northern edge of The Triangle forms part of the Star Junction intersection area. The Triangle is also home to the Rotterdam Tower, the tallest skyscraper in the city and the whole of the in-game world, and the "Star Junction" LCPD substation is located in The Triangle on the border with Star Junction.

Influences

Based on the presence of the name of The Triangle, one of the area's sources of inspiration may be the TriBeCa in Manhattan, New York City, however, it would be located a little too far north. It has an overlap with Star Junction also results in the buildings based on those from the Flatiron District of Midtown Manhattan being included into the area. The Rotterdam Tower, which real-life counterpart is New York City's Empire Statue Building, which is situated in Midtown Manhattan, where Times Square is to the north and the Flatiron District is to the south. The neighborhood is likely to be named after the Triangle Building in a similar fashion as the Flatiron District with the Flatiron Building, which the Triangle Building bases itself off. Most likely, The Triangle is based on a part of Midtown Manhattan.

Points of interest

Transportation

The Triangle is well served by the Liberty City subway system via Easton station and Suffolk, both serving the Algonquin Inner Line and the former additional serving the Algonquin Outer Line. An entrance into Suffolk station is conveniently located in front of the Rotterdam Tower, while the Easton station is accessible via a modernized portal at Burlesque that is embedded into the Daily Globe building.

Gallery