Untapped Cities explores the hidden symbols embedded in the Woolworth Building's magnificent ceilings. A fascinating deep dive into architectural storytelling and the details most visitors never notice.
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Hidden Symbols in the Gorgeous Ceilings of the Woolworth Building in NYC - Untapped New York

Discover the hidden features of the ceilings inside NYC's Woolworth Building, one of the few interior landmarks in the city.

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Woolworth Building June night
"New York Series 1 by Rachael Robinson Elmer"--printed on verso.
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Woolworth Building June night

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Woolworth Bldg. & City Hall Park at night New York
"City Hall Park is in the centre of the downtown business district. It is 8 1/4 acres, between Park Row and Broadway. Surrounded by numerous office buildings, most prominent of which is the Woolworth."--printed on verso. New York
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Woolworth Bldg. & City Hall Park at night New York

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Bird's eye view of Manhattan, East River and Brooklyn from Woolworth Building, by night, New York City
"Manhattan Island, 19.65 square miles, was purchased in 1626 from Indians for about $24.00, land value now $4,020,000,000, total realty value improvements is $6,075,000,000, an average of $432,000 per acre. The Island has 2,331,542 inhabitants, the lower end has an office population of 400,000; land there is worth from $200 to $600 per square foot and office space rents at from $1 to $40 per square foot."--printed on verso. New York, N. Y.
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Bird's eye view of Manhattan, East River and Brooklyn from Woolworth Building, by night, New York City

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I do love skyscrapers. The 4 featured here are only 4 of the 7 buildings that were built as the tallest building in the world here in NYC.

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