The Philadelphia skyline is constantly changing. For many years, William Penn ruled the roost. More recently, skyscrapers have become the focus, and the Comcast Innovation and Technology which recently started construction will soon be the new BMOC. Through decades of change, the PNB letters atop One South Broad Street have remained a constant.
Unfortunately, the letters are coming down tomorrow, according to the Inquirer. The building was purchased by Aion Partners earlier this year, and they've apparently gone through the process of getting approvals from the Historical Commission to take down the four-sided sign. The story mentions no additional plans for the top of the building.
Are we along in thinking this is kind of unnecessary? Why do these New York guys have to come to our city and mess with our old and awesome signs?