Singer Building, Demolished skyscraper in Financial District, Manhattan, US
The Singer Building was an office tower in Manhattan at the corner of Broadway and Liberty Street. The structure had 41 main floors above ground, a tower with a rounded dome roof, and a small lantern at the very top.
Construction began in 1906 and finished in 1908, with the tower being the tallest in the world for a short time after the Eiffel Tower. It was demolished in 1967 to make room for One Liberty Plaza.
The name came from the Singer Sewing Machine Company, which used the tower as its headquarters. The grand lobby with marble columns and bronze trim felt like a palace and impressed visitors from around the world.
An observation deck on the upper floors once offered visitors a wide view over Manhattan, reached by steep ladders inside the tower. The 16 elevators brought people quickly to the top and were considered advanced for their time.
The chandeliers from the lobby were saved and are now displayed at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. The demolition lasted from 1967 to 1969 and sparked debates about protecting historic buildings in the city.
Location: Manhattan
Location: Broadway
Inception: 1908
Architects: Ernest Flagg
Official opening: 1908
Architectural style: Beaux-Arts
Floors above the ground: 47
Height: 187 m
Made from material: steel, glass, limestone
GPS coordinates: 40.70953,-74.01078
Latest update: December 5, 2025 08:01
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