The Flatiron Building is one of the coolest historic buildings in New York. It was completed in 1902 and is one of the first skyscrapers every built.

The most striking features of the Flatiron Building is its triangular shape, which makes it look narrow from the front but wide from the back.

Here is a photo of the building’s triangular shape:

Aerial shot of Flatiron Building © morrissey

Depending on which angle you view it from, Flatiron can look like completely different buildings.

Here is a photo from the front:

Photo of front of Flatiron Building © Randy Wick

Here is one from the back:

In addition to the unusual shape and design of the Flatiron, the outside is decorated with beautiful ornamentation, including Medusa heads and terra-cotta.

Photo of back of New York’s Flatiron Building © Laslovarga

Photo of detail on Flatiron Building © ZeroOne

Here is a picture of the building under construction in 1901 and 1902:

The Flatiron Building is a New York City icon and a popular subject for photographers.

black and white photo of Flatiron Building © ZeroOne

photo of Flatiron Building at dawn © joiseyshowaa

photo of Flatiron Building at night © Thomas Faivre-Duboz

You can also get a great view of the Flatiron from the Empire State Building:

The Flatiron Building is located at 175 Fifth Avenue, New York City, NY 10010 (Google Map with directions).

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