111 Eighth Avenue, Art Deco building in Chelsea, Manhattan, United States
Description
The building at 111 Eighth Avenue stretches across an entire block between Eighth Avenue and Ninth Avenue, displaying geometric patterns and stepped façade elements. The structure rises 17 floors and combines long horizontal lines with decorative ornaments typical of Art Deco design.
History
Construction took place in 1932 by the Port Authority as a freight terminal to facilitate cargo operations in Manhattan. Extensive renovations began in 2000, transforming the former cargo facility into a modern office center.
Culture
Originally built as a freight terminal, the complex served cargo operations when Chelsea was still an industrial neighborhood. Today technology companies occupy the space, and the surrounding area has evolved into an office district with restaurants and cafés.
Practical
Pedestrians can view the exterior of the complex from all four street sides, with Eighth Avenue offering the main frontage. Several subway lines stop nearby, making it easy to reach from any part of the city.
Did you know?
Google acquired the building in 2010 for 1.9 billion dollars, ranking among the largest single-building transactions in United States history. The complex also houses important fiber-optic cables that cross the Atlantic and connect North America with Europe.
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