Woolworth Building
Structure and Historic and Protected Site
Tribeca, New York
The folks at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and New York Habitat like this place. Would you agree?
"Admire it from outside, as the lobby is closed to the public."(3 Tips)
"... building, designed by Cass Gilbert, was the tallest and most modern building..."(2 Tips)
"sneak into the subbasement and check out the abandoned bank vault."(2 Tips)
"tip by the History Channel falsely indicates the Chrysler Building"(2 Tips)
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HISTORYAugust 28, 2012Completed in 1913, this was the world’s tallest skyscraper until 1930, when it was surpassed in height by the Chrysler Building, also in New York City.
- Michelin Travel & LifestyleSeptember 23, 2012Up next, the 1913 neo-gothic Woolworth building, the tallest skyscraper in the world for its first 17 years. Admire it from outside, as the lobby is closed to the public. - Green Guide Editor
Untapped CitiesJuly 20, 2012Untapped Cities 2 weeks ago From 1913 to 1930 the Woolworth Building was the tallest building in the world. Did you know Woolworth's private office was modeled on one used by Napoleon? Read more
- ArtNerdNewYorkMay 6, 2012So, Woolworth’s is no more. But Frank W. Woolworth’s tribute to capitalism remains. The neo-Gothic building, designed by Cass Gilbert, was the tallest and most modern building in 1913- and paid for Read more
HashtagNYUJuly 2, 2013The historic Woolworth Building was built in 1913. Today, NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies uses three floors for classrooms and offices.
Greg MacDonaldSeptember 15, 2018Highly recommend the tour, especially the 90 minute tour which covers a bit more of the building.
Duncan HowsleyJuly 30, 2014For my money, the most beautiful skyscraper in NY. The stunning lobby is now closed to the public but tours can be arranged on the building's website.
So much history! Visit the residential tower -- breathtaking! Ping me 4> info! Luxury condo!
Jacob ShemkovitzAugust 27, 2013One of the oldest —and most famous — skyscrapers in New York City; one of the tallest buildings in the New York City. Completed 1913.- Jeremy WilcoxJune 21, 2017The tip by the History Channel falsely indicates the Chrysler Building took tallest building away from this. In fact, it was actually 40 Wall Street which in turn was de-throned by the Chrysler.
- Take a bath while looking out at the freedom tower! Luxury condo living in a historical building ping me 4> info!
New York HabitatJuly 12, 2012You can admire the beautiful architecture in this building. It is known for its gothic structures, so make sure and look up to the ceiling ;-)
Terecille Basa-OngMay 9, 2016Super cool lobby and tons of history, but too bad it's not open to the public to see.
Jay SpateholtsSeptember 5, 2012“Cathedral of Commerce,” a $68 million deal made, the tower will be turned into about 40 luxury apartments, including a five-level penthouse in the cupola.
Rebecca BrownJuly 14, 2013Built in 1913 and designed by Architect, Cass Gilbert. Height is 792 ft (241 m). Fact; Tallest in the world from 1913-1930.
Michelle BMay 8, 2012Tile work on the lobby ceiling is beautiful! Lobby of tv show Ugly Betty was filmed on one of the office floors upstairs. Will have to look into this vault business...
Possibly one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.
Landmarks Preservation CommissionMarch 5, 2013Did you know? The Woolworth Building is covered in a whopping 7,500 tons of terra cotta cladding and ornament.- naveenNovember 24, 2010sneak into the subbasement and check out the abandoned bank vault. you might want to take a flashlight.
Mario 4sqFebruary 24, 2011Forse in molti non sanno che questo è il primo grattacielo costruito a New York
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Woolworth Building
233 Broadway (btwn Park Pl & Barclay St)
New York, NY 10279
United States
New York, NY 10279
United States
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Tue, Thu–Fri
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Wed
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 24 Hours
(212) 233-2720
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