Tower Power

Let me first tell the story of the Tokyo Tower. It was a souvenir item gift to me by my Architect friend, Mae. She went to Japan for work assignment years ago. And of course, since I am always the favorite friend, I received  a “pasalubong” every time they come home. One of the items she gave me is a small replica of Tokyo tower. When I received it, I was confused. Sabi ko sa sarili, galing sya ng Japan, pero ang souvenir item ko “Eiffel Tower”? You see, the only tower I know then is Eiffel tower.

And then I showed the item to Joyce, my youngest sis who’s also an Engineer, who also went for Japan for 3 months work assignment. And she told me, “Ate, Tokyo tower iyan eh”. Kahit kaylan ang ate niya ang alam lang na tower eh Eiffel tower, hehehe. And that’s the only time I knew that it is called Tokyo tower.

All the pictures on this post, resembles one from the other right? But they are different, unique in their own ways. Two major differences, first is the location where they commonly got their name and second their purpose.

Tower power? They are huge, one can recognize them from a distance. They we’re built to withstood the test of time. And their purpose is very important to people’s lives. That’s why they have a certain power. Most are fabricated from steel.

Superman, Man of Steel is a fictional character, but there are people who are working with and on steel structures like the towers. Different may seem from each one but serving a noble purpose. They are the real heroes, the real Men and Women of Steel.