Woolworth Building (New York, N.Y.)

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The Woolworth Building is an early American skyscraper located in Manhattan, New York City. It was designed in the neo-Gothic style by architect Cass Gilbert. From 1913-1930, it was the tallest building in the world with a height of 792 feet (241 m). The skyscraper was originally conceived by F. W. Woolworth and opened April 24, 1913.
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referencedIn Frank A. Carle papers., 1884-1927. Minnesota Historical Society
referencedIn Woolworth Building, New York, N.Y. : vertical file. Centre canadien d'architecture, | Canadian Centre for Architecture | CCA
referencedIn Cass Gilbert Papers, 1841-1961, (bulk 1886-1934) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Hinman, Holly. Woolworth Building Photograph Collection [graphic]. New-York Historical Society
referencedIn Fine Art Prints of New York City, 1870-2003 (Bulk 1900-1940) New-York Historical Society
referencedIn Jessie Tarbox Beals Photograph Collection, [1900-1940] (Bulk 1904-1920) New-York Historical Society
referencedIn Cass Gilbert Collection, 1883-1952 New-York Historical Society
referencedIn Carle, Frank Austin, 1851-1930. Frank A. Carle papers, 1884-1927. Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts
referencedIn [Woolworth Building] [model]. Centre canadien d'architecture, | Canadian Centre for Architecture | CCA
referencedIn Bestmaid (Firm). "Bestmaid" mammoth city sky line [model]. Centre canadien d'architecture, | Canadian Centre for Architecture | CCA
referencedIn Gilbert, Cass, 1859-1934. Souvenir New York [model] : [Woolworth Building]. Centre canadien d'architecture, | Canadian Centre for Architecture | CCA
referencedIn Bartholdi, Frédéric Auguste, 1834-1904. [Statue of Liberty and Woolworth Building] [model]. Centre canadien d'architecture, | Canadian Centre for Architecture | CCA
referencedIn Gilbert, Cass, 1859-1934. Woolworth Building [model] : New York, highest in the world. Centre canadien d'architecture, | Canadian Centre for Architecture | CCA
referencedIn Wood, Beatrice. "A Nickellette, or Unsophisticated Mary" manuscript and painting. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Hoffman Collection. Woolworth Bld'g [model]. Centre canadien d'architecture, | Canadian Centre for Architecture | CCA
referencedIn AERIAL VIEWS OF N. Y. CITY GREAT LAKES TRAINING STATION. Chicago, Illinois National Archives at College Park
referencedIn John Donnelly & Co. John Donnelly scrapbook on architectural sculpture, 1894-1970. New-York Historical Society
referencedIn Pound, Arthur, 1884-1966. Papers, 1930-1947. American Periodical Series I
referencedIn Gilbert, Cass, 1859-1934. Cass Gilbert collection, 1883-1952 (bulk 1900-1934). Churchill County Museum
referencedIn General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. CHRISTENING OF THE USS LOS ANGELES (XR-3) AIRSHIP National Archives at College Park

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associatedWith Carle, Frank Austin, 1851-1930. person
associatedWith Gilbert, Cass, 1859-1934. person
associatedWith Hinman, Holly. person
associatedWith John Donnelly & Co. corporateBody
associatedWith Pound, Arthur, 1884-1966. person
associatedWith Wood, Beatrice. person
associatedWith Woolworth, Frank Winfield, 1852-1919 person
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