Historic 1902 Skyscraper Hits Major Milestone as It Prepares to Re-Open

The Flatiron Building, one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks, has been lit up for the first time in its 124-year history, marking a major milestone in its transformation into private residences.

Completed in 1902, the 307‑foot, 24‑storey building is among the world’s earliest skyscrapers, known for its unique triangular form and pioneering steel‑frame construction.

Images of its historic lighting, including a never-before-released new image of the building’s façade, which were shared with Newsweek as an exclusive first, show the upper half of the historic structure glowing softly in the early evening, offering a rare glimpse of the tower as it enters a new chapter…

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