Lincoln Building, Commercial building in Union Square West, Manhattan, United States.
The Lincoln Building spans nine floors with a masonry facade, terracotta details, and distinctive metal interior structural system at the corner of Union Square West.
Construction of the Lincoln Building began in 1887 under architect R. H. Robertson, marking an era when technological advances enabled taller office buildings in Manhattan.
The New York Motion Picture Company occupied the building in 1910, followed by Universal Film Manufacturing Company, which later evolved into Universal Pictures.
The building stands at latitude 40.735556 and longitude -73.992222, offering direct access to Union Square Park and various transportation connections.
Seven vertical architectural bays line the 14th Street side, featuring different window arrangements on each floor that maintain their original historic details.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1887
Architects: R. H. Robertson
Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture
Floors above the ground: 9
Address: 1 Union Square West
GPS coordinates: 40.73556,-73.99222
Latest update: March 10, 2025 18:38
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