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Woolworth Building
CultureVisit: ~30 min
Neo-Gothic skyscraper in Lower Manhattan designed by Cass Gilbert and opened in 1913 for the F. W. Woolworth chain of stores. With 57 floors and about 241 metres, it was the tallest building in the world until 1930. Its terracotta façade and the lobby with mosaics and vaults have made it known as the “Cathedral of Commerce”.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Woolworth Building: 2 missions
- Photograph the Woolworth's neo-Gothic façadeStand on Broadway or in City Hall Park and frame the whole tower, with its terracotta details and its crown.
- Find the best angle from City Hall ParkCross City Hall Park and compare how the building looks from different points.
Near Woolworth Building
New York Public Library194 m awayOne World Trade Center (One World Observatory)450 m away9/11 Memorial and Museum468 m awayTrinity Church593 m awayFederal Hall604 m awayWall Street695 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Woolworth Building?
Allow about 30 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Woolworth Building?
Photograph the Woolworth's neo-Gothic façade and Find the best angle from City Hall Park.
What is there to see near Woolworth Building?
New York Public Library (194 m), One World Trade Center (One World Observatory) (450 m) and 9/11 Memorial and Museum (468 m).
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