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Flatiron Building

One of the most recognized building. Shaped like a perfect right triangle, it measures only six feet across the narrow end. The distinctive triangular shape of the Flatiron Building, designed by Chicago architect Daniel Burnham and built in 1902, allowed it to fill the wedge-shaped property located at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Broadway. The building was intended to serve as offices for the George A. Fuller Company, a major Chicago contracting firm. At 22 stories and 307 feet, the Flatiron was never the city’s tallest building, but always one of its most dramatic-looking, and its popularity with photographers and artists has made it an enduring symbol of New York for more than a century. The Fuller Company moved out of the building in 1929, and for years the area around the Flatiron Building remained relatively barren. Beginning in the late 1990s, however, the building’s enduring popularity helped drive the neighborhood’s transformation into a top destination for high-end restaurants, shopping and sightseeing. Today, the Flatiron Building mainly houses publishing businesses, in addition to a few shops on the ground floor.



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amy
Amy
 

I've never heard of that one, Its skinny Paul !

30 Jan, 2016

 

so thats what its called ....

go on Paul we need a bit of history to go with the photo

Gg

30 Jan, 2016

 

Very odd shaped building, many thought it resembles a flat iron.

30 Jan, 2016

 

appreciate the history ...

ta very much

30 Jan, 2016

 

yw

30 Jan, 2016

 

Amazing that the building stands up to the weather being that tall and that shape.

30 Jan, 2016

 

It's on 5th avenue so it is somewhat shielded by the surrounding buildings.I wonder about that too with the buildings on the waterfront.

30 Jan, 2016

 

Great historical info. really appreciate it.

30 Jan, 2016

 

Oh you are welcome. I enjoy investigating this history of things.

30 Jan, 2016

 

Bathgate:

That's definitely one of the buildings you see the most in New York City. I think after the Empire State Building and Chrysler Building, this is the most recognized building in New York City. Do you agree?

6 Feb, 2016

 

I think so, it's iconic. The whole world knows it's in New York.

7 Feb, 2016

 

Yes, I thought so. Like you said it's iconic.

8 Feb, 2016



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