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Verizon Building, New York
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Quick Facts
CityNew York
CountryUSA
Year1923 - 1926
Height152,4m / 500ft
Floors32
Realisation
ArchitectMcKenzie, Voorhees & Gmelin (Ralph Walker)
DeveloperNew York Telephone Company
Building Info
NameVerizon Building
CategoryOffice Building
AliasBarclay-Vesey Building
New York Telephone Company Building
Materialssteel structure
buff-brick
Address140 West Street, between Barclay and Vesey Streets
Notes
The building has a 52,000 sq ft base, with an 18 story tower pivoted in relation to this large base.
Inspired by Saarinen's Chicago Tribune competition entry.
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