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Lever House

Structure and Art Gallery
Midtown East, New York
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    The experts at Bon Appetit Magazine and The Wall Street Journal recommend this place
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    Rebecca B.
    "Built in 1952 and designed by Architect, Gordon Bunshaft."(4 Tips)
    Rupert P.
    "... de Blois, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, 1952. NYC's first curtain wall skyscraper."(3 Tips)
    Brad L.
    "Gordon Bunshaft and Natalie de Blois of Skidmore"(3 Tips)
    HISTORY
    "American headquarters of the British soap company Lever Brothers."(2 Tips)
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  • Rupert P.
    Rupert PupkinJune 9, 2024
    Quintessential Miesian International Style glass box skyscraper. Gordon Bunshaft & Natalie de Blois, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, 1952. NYC's first curtain wall skyscraper.
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  • Rupert P.
    Rupert PupkinJune 9, 2024
    Quintessential Miesian International Style glass box skyscraper. Gordon Bunshaft & Natalie de Blois, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, 1952. NYC's first curtain wall skyscraper.
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  • jessica m. h.heart icon on user image
    jessica m. hintermeisterAugust 23, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    check out David LaChapelle "From Darkness to Light" before it closes on 9/2! lever house always puts up incredible installations so u should definitely make a point to wander over here 2/3x a year
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  • IWalked Audio Tours
    IWalked Audio ToursJune 16, 2013
    Built as American HQ for British soap company Lever Brothers. Lever Brothers president Charles Luckman wanted a “sparkling” design that would align with company’s image. Full site history via<LINK> Read more
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  • MoMA
    MoMAJune 17, 2013
    Lever House is a MoMA: Landmarks of Modern Architecture Scavenger Hunt location! Show your checkin at MoMA (6/17-7/31) to receive $5 off 1 regular admission ticket! http://bit.ly/13Acm3l
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  • Rebecca B.
    Rebecca BrownJuly 14, 2013
    Built in 1952 and designed by Architect, Gordon Bunshaft. Height is 307 ft (94m). Fact; It was the 2nd curtain wall skyscraper of New York City.
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  • JoAnne K.heart icon on user image
    JoAnne KaoMay 17, 2017
    Awesome location for arts and events! Ping me for more info!
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  • G T.heart icon on user image
    G TFebruary 18, 2019
    Good meal, and good atmosphere
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  • HISTORY
    HISTORYMay 21, 2010
    This building was built in 1951-1952 to be the American headquarters of the British soap company Lever Brothers. It was designated as an official landmark in 1982.
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  • BLOUIN ARTINFO
    BLOUIN ARTINFOApril 30, 2010
    This iconic office building hosts regular, long-term exhibitions by major contemporary artists in its lobby, thanks to the largess of collector and real-estate mogul Aby Rosen.
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  • David R.heart icon on user image
    David RosenthalSeptember 27, 2015
    Very cool building + art space
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  • Biz T.heart icon on user image
    Biz TraveldudeSeptember 24, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Great location, nice facility
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  • Brad L.
    Brad LJune 8, 2012
    Designed by Gordon Bunshaft and Natalie de Blois of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill.
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  • Mike D.heart icon on user image
    Mike DSeptember 13, 2024
    It’s the iconic Lever House. Look it up.
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  • Johan S.
    Johan SanmartinMarch 8, 2012
    Famous Lever house, the best part is always the plaza at the center
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  • Adam G.
    Adam GreenfieldMay 2, 2012
    Have a Russian Standard-and-tonic on the patio and watch the humanity drift by.
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  • Jeff D.
    Jeff DuplerOctober 7, 2010
    Check out the photography exhibit "Contraband" by critically acclaimed photographer Taryn Simon. Very cool. Through December 31, 2010.
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  • Claudia J.
    Claudia JimenezJuly 12, 2011
    Current Art exhibit has alot of nakedness. Children beware!
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  • BLOUIN ARTINFO
    BLOUIN ARTINFOJune 29, 2011
    Recommended: the Tiramisu! Read more
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  • Salim M.
    Salim MithaApril 20, 2010
    The table in the lobby is cool looking. See link to the picture. Read more
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