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The Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower is a skyscraper in Brooklyn, New York City.
Designed by Halsey, McCormack & Helmer, it was constructed from 1927 to 1929 as
the new headquarters for the Williamsburgh Savings Bank. At 41 stories and 512
feet (156 m) tall, the Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower was the tallest building
in Brooklyn until 2009. The bank occupied the lowest floors, while the remaining
stories were rented as offices. By the late 20th century, dentists' offices
occupied much of the structure. The New York City Landmarks Preservation
Commission designated the tower's exterior as a city landmark in 1977 and
designated some of the interior spaces in 1996. The building's upper stories
were converted to luxury condominium apartments from 2005 to 2007, while the
banking hall became an event space. Over the years, local residents have used
the building both as a clock and as a landmark for directions, and the tower has
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The banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) is a species of damselfly in the
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range. This male banded demoiselle was photographed at Farmoor in Oxfordshire,
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