Flatiron Building facts for kids
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Flatiron Building
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 Location in Manhattan
Location in New York City
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| Built | 1902 |
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| Architect | D. H. Burnham & Co.: Daniel Burnham Frederick Dinkelberg |
| Architectural style | Renaissance revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 79001603 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | November 20, 1979 |
| Designated NHL | June 29, 1989 |
The Flatiron Building, originally called the Fuller Building, is a famous skyscraper in New York City. It stands at 175 Fifth Avenue in the Manhattan area. When it was finished in 1902, it was one of the tallest buildings in the city.
Its unique shape makes it look like an old-fashioned clothes iron. This is how it got its name, "Flatiron." Many people see it as a symbol of New York City. The area around it is even called the Flatiron District.
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What Makes the Flatiron Building Special?
The Flatiron Building is famous for its unique shape. It sits on a triangular piece of land. Most streets in Manhattan are in a straight grid pattern. But Broadway cuts across these streets at an angle. This creates a triangle where Broadway meets Fifth Avenue. The Flatiron Building was built right on this triangle.
The building's design looks like a giant, old-fashioned cast iron clothes iron. This is why it's called the "Flatiron Building." It is considered one of the most iconic skyscrapers in the world. It has become a key symbol of New York City.
History and Importance of the Flatiron Building
The Flatiron Building was one of the first skyscrapers ever built. A skyscraper is a very tall building. When it was completed in 1902, it was a very modern and impressive structure. It showed how tall buildings could be.
Over the years, the Flatiron Building has been recognized for its importance. It was named a New York City landmark in 1966. This means it is a special building protected by the city. Later, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. In 1989, it was named a National Historic Landmark. This is a very high honor for a historic place in the United States.
Images for kids
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Construction phases
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A view from the inside of a "point" office
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Typical floor of the Flatiron Building in 1903
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A postcard from 1905 with the Flatiron Building in the background
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The building c. 1903
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Navy recruiting station in the building's "cowcatcher" during the pre–World War I Wake up America Day parade (April 19, 1917)
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Side view
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Rear view
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Close-up of the apex
See also
In Spanish: Edificio Flatiron para niños
