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Paramount Plaza

[The Uris Building, 1633 Broadway.]

Now Paramount Plaza.

IMAGE DATE1975
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Built on the site of the Capitol Theater, the Uris Building was built in 1970. Designed by Emery Roth and Sons, the 48 story tower was developed and owned by the Uris brothers. Following a series of vacancies in the 70s, the building was sold to Paramount.

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