The Times Square Building
The Times Square Building, Gothic Revival skyscraper in Manhattan, United States.
Description
The Times Square Building is an 18-story office tower featuring a limestone and terracotta facade that blends Gothic Revival and French Renaissance design elements throughout its exterior. Its ornamental stonework and vertical proportions create a distinctive presence on the street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues.
History
The building was completed in 1913 when three architectural firms worked together on its design: Buchman & Fox, Ludlow and Peabody, and Albert Kahn. Its construction during this era reflects the skycraper boom transforming Manhattan's commercial districts.
Culture
The building shapes the Times Square area's visual character with its ornate stone details and tower proportions that reflect how early 20th-century businesses wanted to display wealth and permanence. Walking past it today, you see the same architectural language that once defined Manhattan's commercial core.
Practical
The building sits at West 43rd Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenue, directly within Manhattan's central transportation hub. Visitors can view the exterior from the street and see the architectural details from multiple angles along the busy sidewalk.
Did you know?
The tower was designed using European architectural traditions adapted for New York's commercial landscape, blending ornamental stone techniques from Gothic and French designs. This cross-cultural architectural approach remains visible today in how the facade combines Old World craftsmanship with modern skyscraper proportions.
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