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Bush Tower

Bush Tower, New York
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Quick Facts
City  New York
Country  USA
Year  1918
Height  146,3m / 480ft
Floors  32
Realisation
Architect  Helmle & Corbett
Developer  Bush Terminal Co.
Building Info
Name  Bush Tower
Category  Office Building
Alias  Bush Terminal Building
Address  130 W 42nd Street
Notes
The first skyscraper built after the 1916 Zoning Code. It was designed before the law went into effect, but already makes use of the setbacks.
The building has very little ornamentation. The vertical lines emphasize its height.
The site is only 50 ft wide and 90 ft deep.
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