Fred F. French Building, Art Deco skyscraper at Fifth Avenue and 45th Street, Manhattan, United States.
The Fred F. French Building stretches 38 stories high with limestone, brick, and terra cotta materials featuring setback roofs at multiple levels.
The construction in 1927 marked a significant period in Manhattan development, as it became the tallest structure on Fifth Avenue at that time.
The building incorporates Mesopotamian influences through bronze entrances with mythological figures and detailed bas-reliefs across its exterior surfaces.
Located at 551 Fifth Avenue, the structure contains 430,000 square feet of rental space with modernized elevators and updated facilities.
The interior lobby displays Middle Eastern design elements including Roman travertine floors, St. Genevieve marble walls, and patterned glass chandeliers.
Location: Manhattan
Architects: Sloan & Robertson
Architectural style: Art Deco architecture
GPS coordinates: 40.75564,-73.97942
Latest update: May 11, 2025 21:04
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