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Originally Posted by javadog View Post
Dunlop is still a tire brand, so why the change?
Sumitomo outbid - came up with more money.

anyway....when things are re-named, often the new names often don't stick around very long.
To me The Pan Am building is always gonna be the Pan Am building.
In a few years Dunlop may be able to buy that bridge back.

A few recent examples: The Queensboro Bridge, or " 59th Street Bridge" I didn't think I have ever heard anyone call it the Mayor Koch bridge, ever.
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