NEW YORK | 70 Pine St (American International) | 952 FT / 290 M | 66 FLOORS | 1932
Originally constructed as the world headquarters for Cities Service Companies, the American International Building at 70 Pine Street has been looming over Lower Manhattan for decades. Until the completion of the World Trade Center in the 1970's, this tower was the tallest in Lower Manhattan for 40 years and once is again (until completion of the new WTC).
The tower is a beautiful brown limestone which transitions to white at the top to a (copper?) roof and subsequent communications spire.
I've always liked this tower a great deal and really wish that its once public observation deck was still open. Apparently now it is a perk for AIG executives.
The slenderness of the tower, combined with its coloring, and spire cap are all positives for me. Hugh Ferriss would be proud.
Source: I have no recollection of where I picked this up
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Beautiful building, and without a doubt one of my favorites in the city. Some of my family worked in 70 Pine many years back. From what I'm told it's as beautiful inside as it is outside. I've only seen portions of the lobby from the street because the public cannot venture in, but from what I personally saw it was very elegant and classy.
There is vast amount of detail that makes up this building. Whenever I walk past it I always manage to find something new. It's just simply a classic New York skyscraper.
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This and 20 exchange are my favorite art deco skyscrapers of Lower manhattan. I love how the tower abruptly tapers off at the top and finished with its pointy spire.
A truly great old building. . . my buddy worked for AIG and although his offices were in another building nearby, he had an opportunity to go to the top of this building. . . which he did of course. . .
The most amazing address in the world I'd say. . . Pine Street is no wider than a single lane street curb to curb and this building rises straight up from the sidewalk creating an unusually dark canyon. . .
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“Office buildings are our factories – whether for tech, creative or traditional industries we must continue to grow our modern factories to create new jobs,” said United States Senator Chuck Schumer.
“Office buildings are our factories – whether for tech, creative or traditional industries we must continue to grow our modern factories to create new jobs,” said United States Senator Chuck Schumer.
“Office buildings are our factories – whether for tech, creative or traditional industries we must continue to grow our modern factories to create new jobs,” said United States Senator Chuck Schumer.
I think that pic is an example of the NY skyline at its best, the dramatic backdrop of the towers rising into the sky. And to think, that skyline is still there, its just hidden by enormous skyscrapers.
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“Office buildings are our factories – whether for tech, creative or traditional industries we must continue to grow our modern factories to create new jobs,” said United States Senator Chuck Schumer.
I think that pic is an example of the NY skyline at its best, the dramatic backdrop of the towers rising into the sky. And to think, that skyline is still there, its just hidden by enormous skyscrapers.
It sure is, I think it's just as awe-inspiring, but in a completely different way.
The above pic looks like it was taken around Carroll Gardens or so, here's a similar view from Sunset Park from March: