New York City buildings and structures need no introduction: they’re world-famous, they are both old and modern, and they are tall and taller. Some even have observation decks for curious visitors. Here’s a short list of NYC skyscrapers that one shouldn’t miss out on.
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Woolworth Building
It’s the stuff the movies are made of – quite literally. This widely featured building dubbed the “Cathedral of Commerce” was the world’s tallest from 1913 to 1930, and this neo-Gothic wonder is designed by Cass Gilbert. It boasts of 57 floors and 34 elevators, and it figured with a key role in the skyscraper race in the early 20th century.
The Flatiron
This triangular peculiarity is one of New York’s most widely discussed edifices. It was built in 1902, defying common architectural practices of its time and still stands today despite common beliefs that it would collapse as soon as it’s hit by a strong gust of wind.
Empire State Building
We won’t argue that this may be the most famous skyscraper in the world. In fact, this Art Deco tower has been dubbed by the American Society of Civil Engineers as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. From 1931 to 1970, it was the tallest in the world, standing at a magnificent 103 stories and featuring a widely familiar antenna spire.
Gehry New York
Los Angeles architect Frank Gehry’s first skyscraper is the tallest full residential building in North America, and it has 76 stories and just around 900 units for rent.
Trump Building
This 71-story tower on 40 Wall Street was originally called the Bank of Manhattan Building. Donald Trump’s “The Apprentice” held filming here, and it kept the honor of being the tallest building in the world for a couple of days.
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John Eilermann is an architecture student based in St. Louis, Missouri, who is keen to discover the world’s architectural wonders. More on his interests here.
