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Pershing Square Building, Office building in Midtown Manhattan, US.

The Pershing Square Building rises 30 floors high with a beige brick facade and decorative terracotta elements near Grand Central Terminal.

The structure, completed in 1923, replaced the Grand Union Hotel and incorporated air rights above the underground tracks of Grand Central Terminal.

The Romanesque Revival architecture features elaborate arches and ornate details that represent the commercial aspirations of early 1920s New York City.

Two staircases connect the building directly to Grand Central-42nd Street subway station, providing immediate access to New York City transit system.

The building incorporates a U-shaped tower design above its five-story rectangular base, with a light court integrated into the structure.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: 1923

Architects: John Sloan, York and Sawyer

Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture

Floors above the ground: 30

GPS coordinates: 40.75170,-73.97750

Latest update: May 13, 2025 17:10

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