Flatiron District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Flatiron Building
Photographed by R. C., November 6, 2010
1. Flatiron Building Marker
This early skyscraper, originally named the Fuller Building, was completed in 1902 from plans of D.B. Burnham & Company. Its triangular shape caused it to become generally known as the Flatiron Building. This was one of the early buildings to employ a steel frame on which the exterior walls were hung, a principle widely used in the later erection of lofty structures.
Erected 1958 by New York Community Trust.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 40° 44.467′ N, 73° 59.383′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Flatiron District. It is on Fifth Avenue south of East 23rd Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 175 Fifth Avenue, New York NY 10010, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: New York Fire Department City of New York (within shouting distance of this marker); Fifth Avenue Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Edith Wharton (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); William H. Seward
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Other markers no longer nearby. Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the New York City Pride March (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); S.F.B. Morse (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Welcome to Madison Square Park! / Care for Your Park (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Regarding Flatiron Building. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . .
1. Flatiron Building. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 8, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas.)
2. The 1902 Flatiron Building -- 23rd Street between Broadway and 5th Avenue. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on March 17, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. The Lost St. Germain Hotel - 175 Fifth Avenue. Daytonian in Manhattan website entry:
What preceded the Flatiron Building (Submitted on May 8, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by R. C., October 22, 2010
2. Flatiron Building
Photographed by R. C., October 22, 2010
3. Flatiron Building
The "Cowcatcher"
Postcard by S. Hildesheimer and Co., Ltd., circa 1907
4. Flatiron Building, New York
From Vintag.es, unknown
5. Flatiron Building under construction
The exterior walls being hung on the steel framework.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,302 times since then and 53 times this year. Last updated on March 17, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 8, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 4. submitted on October 12, 2016. 5. submitted on March 18, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
