Precarious, the Martinelli Tower? When the tower was completed in 1929, locals fretted and imagined the worst; accustomed to low buildings, they feared that the skyscraper—the first in Brazil’s history—would fall on their heads. How best to reassure them? The architect Giuseppe Martinelli had a clever idea. He decided to move his family into the highest floors of the tower. After all, what better way to show that the building was completely safe? Today, the Martinelli family no longer lives in the Martinelli tower. Does that mean one should be wary? According to our information, absolutely not. Edifício Martinelli, Rua São Bento, 405 - Centro, São Paulo - SP, 01011-100, Brazil
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