July 8, 2005
What is that THING looming above the San Francisco skyline? Almost a thousand feet tall, covered in stone, with a bright red beacon at the top… okay, I guess even though we’re not in Egypt or Central America the answer is pretty obvious: it’s a pyramid. but why?
Is it because the citizens of San Francisco were just dying for something new? Could the infamous illuminatist conspiracy be behind it? Or is it something to do with the lost kingdom of Atlantis?
Maybe we’ll never know for sure. One thing is certain — they aren’t letting us climb to the top… but never fear, you can still enjoy a spectacular view.
many thanks to Steve Davison for the use of his acoustic guitar piece “bayou bartholomew blues”. please visit his website at www.beechwoodacousticmusic.com
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February 23, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Hi, Richard,
I hope you are not tired of me yet.
Again, another thoroughly fascinating podcast. The Pyramid is one of my most favorite buildings in the City. The fact that it was hated at first doesn’t surprise me, as so many are not fond of change, but for me, I am glad it is still standing.
I was surprised that even a few years after 9/11 the building still wouldn’t let visitors in at all, only those who had specific business with someone who worked there. I remember seeing barriers up around the building for what seemed like at eternity. I wondered if they would ever take them down. They have by now, as you probably know, but I wonder if they still require ID when entering?
Chloe
March 26, 2010 at 4:12 pm
Hi – What do you remember about a suicide attempt off the Pyramid building in 1978? The guy survived only in SF!!