Nicknamed the Flatiron for its resemblance to a clothes iron, the building was inaugurated in 1902 and instantly captured public attention. It wasn’t just a new addition to New York’s ...

Per A History of New York in 27 Buildings, after the site was cleared ... resembling a clothes iron. This shape was necessitated by the specific plot of land it was on, where 5th Avenue and ...

New York’s iconic Flatiron Building has been the subject of years ... The triangular-shaped structure resembling an iron was a pioneering skyscraper when it was designed by architect Daniel ...

The New York Supreme Court ordered ... shape resembled a vintage clothes iron. Designed by Chicago architect Daniel Burnham, the 22-story building was one of New York City’s first skyscrapers.

this time exploring the ever-evolving look of SoHo in New York City. So behind me is the Constable Store, at the corner of Mercer and Howard Streets. It's a very early cast iron building.