Citigroup Center facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Citigroup Center |
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| General information | |
| Location | New York City |
| Country | United States |
| Completed | 1977 |
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| Antenna spire | 279 m (915 ft) |
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| Floor count | 59 |
The Citigroup Center is a famous office building in New York City. It is now also known as 601 Lexington Avenue. You can find it in midtown Manhattan, between Lexington and Third Avenues.
This huge building was finished in 1977. It was built for Citibank's main offices. The Citigroup Center is 915 feet (279 meters) tall. It has 59 floors. It is one of the tallest skyscrapers in New York City. It is also one of the tallest buildings in the world.
The building looks very special. It has a top that is angled at 45 degrees. Its base is also unique, standing on tall "stilts." This makes it stand out in New York's skyline.
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A Unique Design
The Citigroup Center is known for its unusual design. It was built over a church, St. Peter's Lutheran Church. To do this, the building stands on four giant columns. These columns are not in the corners. They are in the middle of each side. This design allowed the church to stay in its original spot.
Solving a Sway Problem
After the building was finished, engineers found a problem. Strong winds could make the building sway too much. This was a serious safety concern. The building's unique design made it more likely to sway.
To fix this, a special device was added. It is called a tuned mass damper. This device is a huge block of concrete. It weighs 400 tons (about 363,000 kilograms). It floats on a layer of oil. When the building sways, the damper moves in the opposite direction. This helps to stop the swaying. It makes the building much safer and more stable.
In Movies and TV
The Citigroup Center is often seen in movies and TV shows. It is a well-known part of the New York City skyline.
For example, you can see it in the opening credits of the TV show Law & Order. It also appears in the background of the 1980s sitcom Taxi.
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Images for kids
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Custom pedestrian traffic symbol pylon, northeast corner of Lexington Avenue and 53rd Street
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601 Lexington Avenue as seen from Park Avenue, between 399 Park Avenue to the left and the Seagram Building to the right
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View from the plaza
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St. Peter's Church as seen from the south
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Public lobby
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Viewed from Lexington Avenue
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Night view of 601 Lexington Avenue (at right) from Rockefeller Center
See also
In Spanish: Citigroup Center para niños
