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Woolworth Building
Woolworth Building

Woolworth Bldg. N.Y.

Primary subject: Woolworth Building
Secondary subject: Post Office

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Of all the architectural styles, the Gothic seemed to lend itself best to skyscraper design. Cass Gilbert, using his West Street Building (Brady Building) as a trial balloon, arrived a remarkably expressive result in this high, self-washing, terra-cotta-clad building.

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