Manhattan · NYC landmark
New York Life Insurance Company Building
51 Madison Avenue · Manhattan, New York City
A large headquarters topped by a gilded pyramid, on the site of an earlier Madison Square Garden.
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NYFE Summary
The insurance company replaced an earlier Madison Square Garden with a large headquarters. The project marked a change from an entertainment venue to a corporate office block beside Madison Square.
A gilded pyramid makes the top easy to recognize from a distance. Closer to the building, pointed arches, carved figures and small roof pinnacles continue the treatment of the tower. The roof is a skyline feature, not a verified public lookout.
NYFE summary from the official history and visitor sources linked below.
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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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