Western Union Telegraph Building, Baroque revival skyscraper in Financial District, Manhattan, US
The Western Union Telegraph Building rises 70 meters with 10 floors, featuring a turreted design at Broadway and Dey Street intersection.
The structure, completed in 1875 by architect George B. Post, underwent significant modifications after a fire damaged its upper floors in 1890.
The building contained 100 telegraph operators working around the clock, serving as a communication hub and navigation reference for ships in New York Harbor.
Located at the intersection of Broadway and Dey Street, the building incorporated advanced technological systems including steam-powered elevators and pneumatic message tubes.
The building's clock tower made it one of Manhattan's tallest structures, with lights that guided maritime vessels through New York Harbor at night.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1875
Architects: George B. Post
Architectural style: baroque revival
Floors above the ground: 10
Height: 70 m
GPS coordinates: 40.71083,-74.00972
Latest update: May 10, 2025 23:44
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