I found the mystery stairs! They’re next to the escalator on the southern most side of the building facing west. Pristine and well lit. Someone riding in the sarcophagus that is called an elevator told the assembled that the stairs are only for use in case of fire. I began having evil thoughts.
This article appears in March 9 • 2007.
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