Rare Historical Photos show the Construction of Flatiron Building

The Flatiron Building, located at 175 Fifth Avenue in New York City, was completed in 1902. It was designed by architect Daniel Burnham and was one of the first steel-framed skyscrapers in the city. The building is triangular in shape, with a footprint measuring only about 6,000 square feet. It stands 22 stories tall and is approximately 285 feet tall.

The steel frame of the building was constructed first, and then the exterior walls were built around it. The walls are made of a combination of masonry and terracotta. The steel beams and columns were riveted together, which was a common method of construction at the time.

One of the interesting facts about the construction of the Flatiron Building is that it was built on a very narrow and irregularly shaped lot, which presented many challenges for the builders. The building’s unique shape also made it more difficult to construct the steel frame, as the angles and curves required custom fabrication of many of the parts. The building was originally built as an office building, but it quickly became a popular tourist destination due to its unique shape and location at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Broadway. It has been featured in many films and TV shows, and is considered an iconic symbol of New York City. Additionally, the building was one of the first skyscrapers in the city to have elevators, which made it much more convenient for office workers and tenants. The elevators were powered by steam and were considered state-of-the-art technology at the time of the building’s construction.

Here are some rare historic photos that show the construction of Flatiron Building.

#1 Construction of Flatiron Building, New York City, 1902

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#2 A steel skeleton, one of the first to be used, enabled Manhattan’s Flatiron Building to become the tallest building in the world, approximately 300 feet high, at the time of its completion.

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#3 View of the Fuller Building (better known as the Flatiron Building) during its contruction, New York City, 1902

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#4 Construction of the Flatiron Building,.

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#5 Flatiron Building under construction at East 23 Street where Broadway crosses Fifth Avenue.

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#6 View from the southeast of the Flatiron Building (Fuller Building) under construction

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#7 View, looking south, of the Flatiron Building, or the Fuller Building, under construction in New York City, 1902.

The busy pedestrian and vehicular traffic of Fifth Avenue and Broadway are visible on either side of the wedge shaped building

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#8 View of the Flatiron Building, or the Fuller Building, under construction in New York City, 1902

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