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Of the several cities in North America with structures known locally as the "Flatiron Building," the most notable of these wedge-shaped landmarks is easily New York City's. Upon completion in 1902, the D.H. Burnham & Co.-designed Flatiron Building—originally known as the Fuller Building—was among the tallest structures in New York City, stretching 22 storeys into the city's skyline. Below, a triptych of three photographs documents the construction of the steel-framed structure between 1901 and 1902.
In the generations since the completion of construction, the Flatiron Building has grown to become an iconic landmark for New York, so much so that the surrounding neighbourhood is now known as the Flatiron District. The image below, captured from the north at the intersection of Broadway and 5th Avenue directly adjacent to Madison Square Park, shows the building as it stands today. Though several highrise structures now exist nearby to the east of Madison Square Park, the Flatiron Building remains a dominant landmark in the Flatiron District, and one of New York City's most recognizable buildings.
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