FLATIRON DISTRICT
The Flatiron Building (1902) |
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MetLife Insurance Tower (1909) |
Architect: Napoleon LeBrun Height: 700 feet (213 meters) The tallest in the world for 4 years until the Woolworth The tower is based on the Campanile of San Marco Clocks measure 26.5 feet (8 meters) in diameter. In comparison Big Ben is 23 ft and Kremlin clock is only 20 ft Each number is 4 ft (1.2 meters) The minute hand weights 1/2 ton |