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Woolworth Building exterior
Cass Gilbert’s Woolworth Building rises above Broadway with intricate terra-cotta detail and a Gothic-inspired crown. The exterior remains one of Lower Manhattan’s most rewarding skyscrapers to study from the street.
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The tower shows how early skyscraper builders borrowed the vertical drama of Gothic architecture. Look up from Broadway to follow the pilasters, ornament, and setbacks toward the crown, then compare it with the newer towers nearby. The building’s elaborate street-facing detail makes even a brief exterior stop an encounter with New York’s changing ideas of height and prestige.
What to look for
Study Cass Gilbert’s vertical detailing from the sidewalk on the walk between City Hall and the World Trade Center.
Useful to know
See the exterior only: the Conservancy says the lobby is not open to the public and tours are no longer offered.
Your next visit
Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.
Outdoor visit · 10–20 min
World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.
