Woolworth Building
CountryUSA
Height241 m
Year1913
TypeSkyscraper
About Woolworth Building
Called the Cathedral of Commerce for its Gothic revival style. Was the tallest building for 17 years. 55 floors. The ornate lobby has marble and gold leaf. The building cost $13.5 million, paid in cash by FW Woolworth.
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