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Woolworth Rising: 1912

New York circa 1912. "Woolworth Building under construction." Other Manhattan landmarks on view include City Hall Park and its post office, seen here a few days ago, the Singer Building and the twin cupolas of the Park Row Building. 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size.

New York circa 1912. "Woolworth Building under construction." Other Manhattan landmarks on view include City Hall Park and its post office, seen here a few days ago, the Singer Building and the twin cupolas of the Park Row Building. 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size.

 

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Horsepower

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The grand view of the dearly departed Singer Building. What a sight!

Timely Cost

The original cost was $13.5 million, paid in cash by Mr. Woolworth. The inflation calculator I use says that in 2010 that translates into $297,871,363. Today that would be a total bargain price.

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