Woolworth Building Photograph Collection [graphic]. 2000.

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Woolworth Building Photograph Collection [graphic]. 2000.

The 29 photographs show interior and exterior views of the Woolworth Building, designed by architect Cass Gilbert. Interior views show empty spaces in need of renovation. Many exterior shots were taken from catwalks around the roof of the building, and contain close-up views of the building's roof, as well as high-angle views of nearby buildings in downtown Manhattan.

29 b&w gelatin silver prints 16 x 16 in. and smaller.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7790559

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Hinman, Holly

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Holly Hinman is a New York City-based photographer. She was the Assistant Curator of Photography at the New-York Historical Society when these photographs were taken. From the description of Woolworth Building Photograph Collection [graphic]. 2000. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 60981990 ...

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....