New York is littered with world renowned architecture and instantly recognisable buildings.
One such landmark is the The Flatiron Building, originally the Fuller Building, a triangular 22-story steel-framed highrise on Fifth Avenue.
On completion in 1902, it was one of the tallest buildings in the city at 20 floors high and was one of only two skyscrapers north of 14th Street – the other being the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Tower, one block east.
Close to the Flatiron you can see one of the city’s last remaining cast iron street clocks.
This 19-foot timepiece has an ornamental base and a wreath of oak leaves around the clock face.
It’s gilded in gold and has stood, providing the time for busy New Yorkers since 1909. It was completely restored back to its former glory in 2011.
Every angle of this quirky building is gorgeous and its address instantly transports you to a world of decade, luxury and old school American elegance and expense.
If you turn your back on the Flat Iron building you can spot another highly iconic sight – the towering Empire State building – complete with all the perfect NYC elements, yellow traffic lights and a yellow cab!!
The National Historic Landmark program (NRHP) focuses on places of significance in American history, architecture, engineering, or culture.
It recognises structures, buildings, sites, and districts associated with important events, people, or architectural movements.
There’s an impressive list of National Historic Landmarks located along Fifth Avenue.
National Historic Landmarks in the vicinity of Fifth Avenue include:
- The Empire State Building – 350 Fifth Avenue
- Flatiron Building – 175 Fifth Avenue – National Historic Landmark
- New York Public Library – Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street
- Rockefeller Center − 45 Rockefeller Plaza
- St. Patrick’s Cathedral – 460 Madison Avenue
This part of the city feels like walking through a film set.
It actually can’t get any more American than this snap of the Stars and Stripes fluttering in front of the world’s most iconic skyscaper.
