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World building, New York
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Quick Facts
CityNew York
CountryUSA
Year1890
Height94,2m / 309ft
Floors20
Realisation
ArchitectGeorge B. Post
DeveloperNew York World
Building Info
NameWorld building
CategoryOffice Building
Notes
The tallest building in the world when built in 1890 for Joseph Pulitzer's New York World newspaper.
Demolished in 1955 for the Brooklyn bridge approach.
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