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Lefcourt Colonial Building
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General information
Status Complete
Location 295 Madison Ave.,
New York, New York
Coordinates 40°45′06″N 73°58′45.7″W / 40.75167°N 73.979361°W / 40.75167; -73.979361
Construction started 1929
Completed 1930
Height
Antenna spire 538 ft (164 m)
Technical details
Floor count 45
Design and construction
Architect Charles F. Moyer Company and Bark & Djorup

The Lefcourt Colonial Building is a really tall office building in New York City. It's located in a busy part of Manhattan called Midtown. This amazing building was finished in 1930.

What is the Lefcourt Colonial Building?

The Lefcourt Colonial Building is a huge office building. It has 45 floors, which is a lot of space for businesses! It stands at 295 Madison Avenue, a famous street in New York City.

A Tall Building in the City

This building is about 538-foot-tall (164 m). That's like stacking 45 regular floors on top of each other! It was built to be a place where many different companies could have their offices.

Built in a Special Style

The Lefcourt Colonial Building was built by a person named Abraham E. Lefcourt. It was designed in a style called neo-Gothic. This means it looks a bit like the old, grand castles and cathedrals from long ago, but with a modern twist. It was completed in 1930.

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