Manhattan · NYC landmark
550 Madison Avenue and Garden
550 Madison Avenue (aka 550-570 Madison Avenue, 13-29 East 55th Street, 14-28 East 56th Street) · Manhattan, New York City
A tower with a distinctive roof stands beside a public garden in Midtown.
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NYFE Summary
Built for AT&T and later used by Sony, this tower brought historical references back to the skyscraper. Its granite walls and roof with a circular opening differed from the plain glass towers around it. The roof recalls the tops of eighteenth-century clocks and cabinets.
The garden behind the tower has been enlarged and replanted. Trees, seating, a fountain and food kiosks make it a public place to pause between East 55th and East 56th Streets. The office building and garden have separate uses.
NYFE summary from the official history and visitor sources linked below.
Plan a visit
Check the operator’s current opening, admission and access information before travelling. Historic status does not guarantee public access to every interior.
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