Flatiron Building and District - NY, NY
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The Flatiron Building is located in the heart of Flatiron District of Manhattan at 175 Fifth Avenue between 22nd and 23rd Streets, New York, New York,
Waymark Code: WMP6KN
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/10/2015
Views: 19
The Flatiron Building was designed by Chicago architect in the Beaux-Arts - Chicago Early Modern style and built in 1902. Originally the called the Fuller Building, it gained it's name because it resembled a 19th century cast-iron clothing iron. At the time of its construction, in the fashionable Madison Square district of Manhattan, at 21 stories and 285' high it was one of the tallest buildings in Manhattan. Its steel frame construction made it the forerunner of many skyscrapers to come.
The Flatiron Building has been designated one of the Great Buildings of the World. The unusually shaped building is a mecca for photographers and the area is a destination for shopping.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]
Admission Prices:
Free
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
Hours of Operation: Not listed
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