Woolworth Building Collection

The Woolworth Building, Manhattan, New York, USA

The Woolworth Building, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

WOOLWORTH BUILDING, 1911. The Woolworth Building foundations, New York City. Photograph, 3 March 1911

WOOLWORTH BUILDING, 1913. The Woolworth Building, New York City, the worlds tallest building at the time of its completion in 1913 until 1930. Photograph, 1913

WOOLWORTH BUILDING, 1912. The Woolworth Building under construction, New York City. Photograph by Irving Underhill, 2 February 1912

WOOLWORTH BUILDING, 1912. Tower construction for the Woolworth Building on lower Broadway, New York City, which was completed in April 1913. Photograph by Irving Underhill, 1 July 1912

WOOLWORTH BUILDING, 1912. Partially constructed lower section of the Woolworth Building amidst smaller buildings, New York City. Photograph, c1912

Woolworth Building, New York City, c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Woolworth Building, New York City, c.between 1910 and 1920. City Hall Park and Post Office at lower left

The Woolworth Building, New York, 1913 (b/w photo)
972717 The Woolworth Building, New York, 1913 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Woolworth Building from City Hall Park, New York, 1913)

Manhattan, New York, USA. Skyscrapers of Lower Manhattan

Frank W Woolworth (1852-1919) (b / w photo)
5998382 Frank W Woolworth (1852-1919) (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frank W Woolworth (1852-1919)

The Woolworth Building, New York: The Empire Room, Executive Office of the President of F W Woolworth Co (b / w photo)
5998365 The Woolworth Building, New York: The Empire Room, Executive Office of the President of F W Woolworth Co (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after)

Hubert T Parson, President of F W Woolworth Co (b / w photo)
5998369 Hubert T Parson, President of F W Woolworth Co (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hubert T Parson, President of F W Woolworth Co)

The Woolworth Building, New York: By Night (b / w photo)
5998364 The Woolworth Building, New York: By Night (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: By Night. The Woolworth Building, New York)

New York: Post Office; Woolworth Building (photo)
6012346 New York: Post Office; Woolworth Building (photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Post Office; Woolworth Building)

The Woolworth Building, New York: By Day (b / w photo)
5998363 The Woolworth Building, New York: By Day (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: By Day. The Woolworth Building, New York)

High-angle misty night view of lower Manhattan looking north, with the Singer Building
1078870 High-angle misty night view of lower Manhattan looking north, with the Singer Building, Woolworth Building, and Municipal Building visible, c.1913 (b/w photo) by Hassler

Woolworth Building, New York (colour litho)
2774684 Woolworth Building, New York (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woolworth Building, New York)

The Lower Precinct, Coventry city centre during construction. A view of the south link block showing the gabled effect on the roof

The Broadway and the Woolworth Building, New York, 1912. Artist: Joseph Pennell
The Broadway and the Woolworth Building, New York, 1912. The Woolworth Building, at 233 Broadway, Manhattan, New York City, designed by architect Cass Gilbert (1859-1934) in the neo-Gothic style

Woolworth Building, New York City, USA, 20th century. Artist: J Dearden Holmes
Woolworth Building, New York City, USA, 20th century. The 57 storey Woolworth Building was completed in 1913. When completed it was the tallest building in the world

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Woolwort building, New York City, New York

PENNELL: WOOLWORTH, 1916. The Woolworth Building in New York City. Etching by Joseph Pennell, 1916

WOOLWORTH BUILDING, 1939. The Woolworth Building, New York City, the worlds tallest building at the time of its completion in 1913 until 1930. Photograph by Irving Underhill, 1939

NEW YORK: SOUTH STREET. Bird s-eye view of South Street, New York City, showing the Brooklyn Bridge, the Woolworth and Municipal buildings in the background. Photograph, c1917

WOOLWORTH BUILDING, 1916. The Singer and Woolworth Buildings, New York City. Photograph, c1916

Woolworth Building
circa 1930: A view of upper downtown New York with the Woolworth Building dominating its surroundings. On the left of it is the Transportation Building

Woolworth Building seen through arch, New York City, USA, (B&W)

Ticker tape parade
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Ticker tape parade passing Woolworth Building in New York City. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Woolworth Building
circa 1912: View of the Woolworth Building under construction, New York City. Designed by Cass Gilbert, it was completed in 1913, and claimed title as the worlds tallest building until 1930

circa 1925: High angle view, looking north, of skyscrapers and traffic on Broadway in downtown Manhattan, with the Municipal Building (right) and the Woolworth Building, New York City

Over Manhattan
circa 1915: Rooftops of buildings in downtown Manhattan, looking north, with the Municipal Building and the Woolworth Building in the background, New York Citys

Ferry At Hudson River Terminal
A ferry boat floats on the icy water of the Hudson River at a terminal in southern Manhattan, New York, New York, circa 1915. The Woolworth Building is visible in the background

Soldier In Manhattan
A soldier of the 88th Infantry Division surveys New York from the top of the Equitable Building in Manhattan, circa 1918. On the left is the Woolworth Building

Postcard of Brooklyn Bridge from Tower. ca. 1914, VIEW FROM BROOKLYN BRIDGE TOWER, NEW YORK CITY. Lower Manhattan showing a group of the tallest buildings in the world including the New Woolworth

Picket line in front of the Woolworth Building in New York City, 14 April 1960
NEW YORK: PICKET LINE, 1960. Picket line in front of the Woolworth Building in New York City, 14 April 1960. The majority of the picketers are ministers

NEW YORK SKYLINE, c1925. An aerial view of lower Manhattan showing the Woolworth Building and the Aquarium, c1925: from a stereograph view

NEW YORK SKYLINE, c1920. An aerial view of lower Manhattan showing the Woolworth Building and the Aquarium, c1920: from a stereograph view

WOOLWORTH BUILDING, 1920s. The Woolworth Building, New York City, the worlds tallest building at the time of its completion in 1913. Stereograph view, 1920s

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The Woolworth Building, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Woolworth Building and Croton Fountain, City Hall Park, Lower Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

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The Woolworth Building stands tall and proud in the bustling city of New York. With its grand architecture and historical significance, it has become an iconic landmark that represents the spirit of innovation and progress. Constructed in 1911, the foundations of this magnificent structure were laid with precision and care. As time went on, the building began to take shape, reaching for the sky as one of the world's tallest buildings at that time. The tower construction was a marvel to behold, showcasing human ingenuity and engineering prowess. In black and white photographs from 1912, we catch glimpses of both the partially constructed lower section and the ongoing construction work on lower Broadway. These images capture a moment frozen in time, immortalizing the dedication and hard work put into creating this architectural masterpiece. As we delve deeper into history through these captivating images, we also encounter some key figures associated with The Woolworth Building. Frank W Woolworth himself is captured in a timeless black-and-white photograph - a visionary entrepreneur who brought his dreams to life through this remarkable structure. Further exploring inside The Woolworth Building reveals snapshots of its interior spaces. From The Empire Room - Executive Office of F. W. Woolworth Co. , where important decisions were made by influential individuals like Hubert T Parson - President of F. W. To other rooms filled with stories waiting to be told. Today, standing amidst Manhattan's skyscrapers in Lower Manhattan, The Woolworth Building continues to inspire awe among locals and tourists alike. Its towering presence serves as a reminder that dreams can indeed be realized if one dares to dream big enough. With its rich history etched into every brick and beam, The Woolworth Building remains an emblematic symbol not only for New York City but also for architectural brilliance worldwide.