Singer Building, Demolished skyscraper in Financial District, Manhattan, US
The Singer Building was an office tower in Manhattan located at the corner of Broadway and Liberty Street. The structure featured 41 main floors above ground with a tower topped by a rounded dome and a small lantern cupola.
Construction began in 1906 and was completed in 1908, with the tower briefly becoming the world's tallest structure after the Eiffel Tower. It was demolished in 1967 to make way for One Liberty Plaza.
The building took its name from the Singer Sewing Machine Company, which operated its headquarters there. The grand lobby with marble columns and bronze details created a palatial feel that impressed visitors from around the world.
An observation deck on the upper floors once offered visitors panoramic views across Manhattan, accessed via steep ladders within the tower. The 16 elevators transported people quickly to the top and were considered advanced for their era.
The chandeliers from the lobby were preserved and are now on display at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. The demolition process, which lasted from 1967 to 1969, sparked important conversations about protecting historic buildings in the city.
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