As the Thompson Center both reflects and builds upon a longstanding tradition here at Georgetown, we're deeply grateful for the support and generosity of an extraordinary alumnus, Patrick Ewing, and a friend of the university, David Falk.â âJohn J. DeGioia, Georgetown President.
Falconâs Fury will stand at 335 feet and take riders soaring 60 mph straight down. Located in the Timbuktuâ¢ area, Falconâs Fury will be visible from any location in the park and even across the Tampa Bay area. At the rideâs highest point Busch Gardens has added an element of surprise.
The Sears Tower was opened in 1973 and is 1,730 feet tall, including its antenna. It was originally named for retailer Sears, Roebuck & Co., which moved its headquarters to Hoffman Estates, Ill. in 1992. New York City's Freedom Tower, completed last year, stands at 1,776 feet tall at its highest point.