National Register of Historic Places

Woolworth Building

Woolworth Building is a historic place in New York, New York County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000554.

New York, New York County, New YorkListed November 13, 1966NRIS #66000554★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Woolworth Building?

The Woolworth Building is a 792-foot-tall (241 m) residential building and early skyscraper at 233 Broadway in the Tribeca neighborhood of Lower Manhattan in New York City, United States. Designed by Cass Gilbert in the Neo-Gothic style, the Woolworth Building was originally an office skyscraper. It was the tallest building in the world from 1913 to 1929, and it remains one of the United States' 100 tallest buildings as of 2024.

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Listing details

Name
Woolworth Building
City
New York
County
New York County
Listed on the National Register
November 13, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000554
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.71249, -74.00825
When was Woolworth Building listed on the National Register?

Woolworth Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1966.

Where is Woolworth Building located?

Woolworth Building is located in New York, New York County, New York at approximately 40.71249, -74.00825. See the map above.

Is Woolworth Building a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Woolworth Building is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.