Talk:Alfred E. Smith Building

Info on an observation deck?
Does anyone have any sources that we can use to verify when the observation deck was open and when it was finally closed? From what I understand the observation deck was closed due to lack of security stopping suicides, since it, like the Empire State Building which was built slightly later, had an open air deck, not inside behind glass like the Corning Tower. From what I was told the Corning Tower was not originally supposed to have an observation deck but a top floor was converted to one at the last minute (which I was told is the reason the Corning Tower's observation deck does not include windows facing the west side). If you look closely you can see the railing at the top of the building where the observation deck is. I dont know if its possible for people who work there to gain access or not or if OGS (I assume that is the proper state agency that maintains jurisdiction over state office buildings) would ever let someone go up to take pictures so wikipedia could have some. Does anyone have personal knowledge of the observation deck or if its a myth or better yet some written proof?Camelbinky (talk) 00:54, 8 February 2009 (UTC)