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I was in Galveston this past weekend & noticed this building now has a rotating beacon at night, similar to, but not near as bright as Williams Tower. It was also decorated in green neon lights along the top. This building located in downtown is now the third tallest in Galveston at 358 feet tall since the twin Palisade Palm condos were recently topped out at 378 feet.

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ANICO (Moody Tower) was built in 1970. The method of construction was unique. The central core (elevator shafts) were poured first and then the rest of the building was suspended from the core. The core sits on top of piers, driven deep into the ground. The contractor lost several of these piers during construction, aparrently slipping deep into the water table. A second tower, with parking, was planned across 20th street, but as time went on ANICO decided it was not needed. Much of ANICO's home office functions now take place in League City, Missouri, and other locations. Robert Moody is probably the only reason ANICO is still headquartered in Galveston.

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