32 Avenue of the Americas

The 27-story building spans an entire city block, featuring a brick facade with multiple hues and distinctive parapets at 549 feet tall.

Constructed between 1929 and 1932, this structure served as the largest building worldwide dedicated to long-distance communication, connecting 360 cities through Bell System lines.

The corridor lobby contains mosaic artworks by Hildreth Meière depicting global connectivity through communication methods and international representations connected by telephone lines.

Following renovations in 2001-2002, the building integrated modern mechanical systems while maintaining original architectural features and now functions as a data center.

The building incorporates setbacks in its design that allow natural light to reach street level while showcasing geometric patterns characteristic of Art Deco architecture.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: 1932

Architects: Voorhees, Gmelin and Walker

Architectural style: Art Deco

Floors above the ground: 27

GPS coordinates: 40.72003,-74.00464

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:56