The Woolworth Building

New York City

I love it's moniker: The Cathedral of Commerce -- built btw 1911-1913... it was the world's tallest building until 1930 -- a building heralded the idea of the triumph of the first chain retail store -- the exterior gargoyles of indians and nickles and dimes are amazing as is the incredible tile mosaic hallway -- which is now essentially off limits to the public - since NYU took it over (because of 9/11 security? -- not sure -- ). It had many interesting tenants over the years and the tale of the way Mr. Woolworth built it and then lost it has always struck me as poignant. Plus it's beautiful. Majestic with a sense of humor.

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