Manhattan · NYC landmark
Lincoln Building, Union Square
1-3 Union Square West · Manhattan, New York City
Stacked arches and a carved griffin mark an early stage of skyscraper construction.
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NYFE Summary
The builders used a metal frame inside, while the outside walls carried part of the building’s weight. The stacked arches reflect this mix of older masonry construction and the newer skyscraper frame.
A griffin projects from the corner below the top windows. Carved human faces, lion heads, grapes and curling leaves fill the arches and capitals along both street fronts.
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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