Walking Tour
Walking TourFlatiron Building
Flatiron District
Built in 1902, this 22-story steel-frame skyscraper with limestone and terra cotta cladding features French and Italian Renaissance details. Its sharp prow creates a dramatic vista down Fifth Avenue and proved non-rectangular buildings could become beloved landmarks.
Iconic NYC landmark
architectural photography
historic skyscraper
Madison Square Park views
Tips
💨"23 Skidoo" — wind once blew people down 23rd Street
📸best shots from Madison Square Park or South Public Plaza
🏢look north for Empire State Building views
Flatiron Building
Flatiron District
Walking TourWalking TourBuilt in 1902, this 22-story steel-frame skyscraper with limestone and terra cotta cladding features French and Italian Renaissance details. Its sharp prow creates a dramatic vista down Fifth Avenue and proved non-rectangular buildings could become beloved landmarks.
Iconic NYC landmark
architectural photography
historic skyscraper
Madison Square Park views
Tips
💨"23 Skidoo" — wind once blew people down 23rd Street
📸best shots from Madison Square Park or South Public Plaza
🏢look north for Empire State Building views